Tyndall Air Force Base

KPAM / PAM

Panama City, US

Last Updated
Jun 13, 10:55Z

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
Recent 48 min ago
10:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPAM 131055Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM SCT016 26/24 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02590243 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
SCT 1,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,617 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tyndall Air Force Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,600 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 22 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 19:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-66 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,258 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR KPAM 121945Z 1219/1317 24012KT 9999 SCT025 QNH2995INS TEMPO 1219/1222 24012G18KT BECMG 1302/1304 26009KT 9999 SCT015 QNH2999INS TX31/1220Z TN24/1311Z LAST NO AMD 1219Z NEXT 1511Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 31L
9,135 ft 150 ft PEM 134°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPAM

8,500 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.7%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
4.5%

Tyndall Air Force Base typically experiences VFR conditions 77.7% 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 10.4% 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: 10.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.2%
N
14.4%
S
15.7%
W
9.2%
NE
14.1%
NW
6%
SE
6.7%
SW
8.3%

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 8,500 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.