Tyndall Air Force Base

KPAM / PAM

Panama City, US

Last Updated
Jun 15, 13:20Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
13:20Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
12 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPAM 151320Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM SCT012 BKN018 OVC024 29/26 A2998 RMK AO2 CIG 014V018 SLP155 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,217 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,817 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,417 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Tyndall Air Force Base is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 12 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 17:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-36 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,648 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPAM 151100Z 1511/1617 26012G18KT 9999 BKN010 QNH2994INS BECMG 1512/1514 25012G18KT 9999 SCT015 QNH2991INS TEMPO 1517/1520 6000 -SHRA VCTS BKN030CB BECMG 1603/1605 24010G15KT 8000 -SHRA BKN010 QNH2991INS BECMG 1609/1611 24012KT 9999 NSW BKN015 QNH2993INS BECMG 1615/1616 24012G18KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS SCT015CB BKN030 QNH2991INS TX29/1520Z TN27/1511Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PAM
13L
31R ✈️
13R
31L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 31R
10,004 ft 200 ft CON 134°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 31L
9,135 ft 150 ft PEM 134°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPAM

8,575 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
12.2%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
4.5%

Tyndall Air Force Base typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.1%
N
14.3%
S
15.7%
W
9.3%
NE
14%
NW
5.9%
SE
6.6%
SW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 19°C
Range: -5°C to 33°C
-5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

June October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,575 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tyndall Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPAM
IATA Code: PAM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Panama City
Country: US
Latitude: 30.069599°
Longitude: -85.575401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 10,004 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 9,135 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Tyndall Air Force Base

Tyndall Air Force Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Tyndall Air Force Base (KPAM) is a medium airport located near Panama City, Florida, serving military aviation operations. Situated at a low elevation of 17 feet MSL, the base provides strategic capabilities for air defense and training missions in the southeastern United States.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 80.7% of the time, with the most favorable flying weather occurring in October, September, and November. The base experiences a moderate temperature range from 0°C to 33°C, with an average of 18.2°C, and typically calm winds at 12.1% of observations, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 7.4 knots.

Notable Features

Both primary runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and consistent average crosswinds of 5 knots. The airport's location near the Gulf Coast provides relatively stable visibility, with an average of 9.5 statute miles and minimal occurrences of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can anticipate good approach conditions with only 4.4% IFR and 4% LIFR reports. The parallel runway configuration allows for flexible operations, with both runways 13L/31R (10,004 ft concrete) and 13R/31L (9,135 ft pavement) providing substantial landing options with consistent wind characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.