Tyndall Air Force Base

KPAM / PAM

Panama City, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 07:55Z

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
Aging 1 hour ago
07:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
15,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPAM 220755Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM BKN150 19/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP216 T01920120 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tyndall Air Force Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 15,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 5 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 15000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-216 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 268 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF KPAM 220300Z 2203/2309 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 BKN150 QNH3017INS BECMG 2214/2215 17010G15KT 9999 FEW030 SCT120 QNH3010INS BECMG 2301/2302 11006KT 9999 FEW030 SCT150 QNH3005INS TX28/2220Z TN16/2211Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
14:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

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°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 31L
9,135 ft 150 ft PEM 134°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPAM

6,856 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79%
MVFR
11%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
5.1%

Tyndall Air Force Base typically experiences VFR conditions 79% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 10.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
14.2%
E
15%
SE
6.5%
S
14.7%
SW
7.7%
W
9.2%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.8°C
Range: -5°C to 33°C
-5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

October April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,856 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.