Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North

Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North 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

Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North is located in Milton, Florida, serving as a critical training facility for Naval aviation. Situated at 199 feet above mean sea level, the airport features four substantial 6,000-foot asphalt runways, providing extensive operational flexibility for military flight training missions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Whiting Field are predominantly VFR, with 70.1% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -4°C to 35°C, with prevailing southerly winds averaging 6.3 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, October, and November, with fog occurring in 7.1% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport's four runways are uniformly oriented and identically sized, allowing maximum operational adaptability. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind conditions, ranging from 3.4 to 4.4 knots. The calm wind percentage is notably high at 42.6%, which provides predictable landing and takeoff conditions.

Approach Considerations

With consistently favorable wind conditions across all runways, pilots have excellent approach flexibility. Average visibility of 9 statute miles supports comfortable visual approaches, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility periods where 3.8% of observations show conditions below 3 statute miles. The multiple runway configurations provide robust options for managing various wind and weather scenarios.