Napa County Airport (KAPC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Napa County Airport in Napa, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Napa County Airport (KAPC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Napa, CA at 35 ft. KAPC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01L, 01R, 6, 19L) — longest 5,930 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KAPC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAPC 290054Z 20015KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02610150
What changed at KAPC?
Since the 2354Z (4:54 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2354Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAPC
KAPC is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 6, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 35 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KAPC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19LFAV | 2,510 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 19R | 5,930 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 24 | 5,008 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 13 kt left |
| 6 | 5,008 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 13 kt right |
| 01L | 5,930 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 01R | 2,510 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAPC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Napa County Airport in Napa, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KAPC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAPC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAPC reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19L/19R
- 62%
- 24
- 35%
- 01L/01R
- 3%
- 6
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2338Z (4:38 PM PDT)
TAF KAPC 282338Z 2900/2924 24011KT P6SM SKC FM290900 24006KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KAPC
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KAPC.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAPC
- IATA
- APC
- FAA LID
- APC
- City
- Napa
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 35 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2132, -122.2810
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,930 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 2h 15m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- West Coast RC Flyers 1 — Napa, CA · 3 mi
- Bay Area CLPA Association - Kennedy Park — Rio Vista, CA · 4 mi
- North Bay Radio Control - Skaggs Island Rd — Sonoma, CA · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAPC reported VFR conditions during about 80.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 295 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 18.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.2 | 14.7 | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 79.9 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 82.8 | 11.1 | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 84.6 | 10.4 | 3.7 | 1.4 |
| May | 80.5 | 12.3 | 6.2 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 82.6 | 9.6 | 7.3 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 75.8 | 9.0 | 13.9 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 74.2 | 10.1 | 13.6 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 81.5 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 82.0 | 9.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 77.9 | 10.5 | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 69.0 | 15.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.1 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.6 kt |
| Jul | 8.7 kt |
| Aug | 8.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAPC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Napa County Airport in Napa, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAPC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAPC?+
KAPC has 6 runways — 01L, 01R, 6, 19L, 19R, 24; the longest is 5,930 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAPC report its own weather?+
Yes — Napa County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAPC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAPC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAPC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAPC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAPC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Napa County Airport (KAPC) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Napa County Airport (KAPC)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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