Napa County Airport (KAPC) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 8:54 PM PDT, Oct 27, KAPC is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Live aviation weather for Napa County Airport in Napa, CA, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Napa County Airport (KAPC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Napa, CA at a field elevation of 35 ft. KAPC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 3 physical runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L, 06/24), the longest 5,930 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the east (100°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAPC 280354Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP147 T01170089
What changed at KAPC?
Since the 0254Z (7:54 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0254Z (7:54 PM PDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KAPC
KAPC is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors east-facing runway ends (06). Density altitude is approximately -450 ft (field elevation 35 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KAPC by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KAPC reported VFR in 81% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 295 flyable days a year. April is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 15% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 8% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 4%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, the south-facing ends (19L, 19R) had the best headwind 41% of the time, runway 24 35%, and winds were calm 21% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south-southwest. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Fog was reported on about 59 days a year, and fog or mist on 151. January and December are the foggiest months, with fog in 20% of hours, against 1% in July.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 5,008 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 01L | 5,930 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 01R | 2,510 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 19L | 2,510 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 19R | 5,930 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 24 | 5,008 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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KAPC runways
3 physical runways · 6 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 01L/19R5,930 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KAPCWind
- 01L
- 1 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from right
- 19R
- 1 kt tailwind · 3 kt crosswind from left
3 active equipment NOTAMsView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 01R/19L2,510 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KAPCWind
- 01R
- 1 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from right
- 19L
- 1 kt tailwind · 3 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 06/245,008 × 150 ft · CONCurrent useno stated-runway source at KAPCWind
- 06
- 3 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind from right
- 24
- 3 kt tailwind · 1 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAPC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAPC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
MRY UA /OV KMRY/TM 0228/FLDURD/TP E170/SK BKN026-TOP035
MRY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMRYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0228Reported at 02:28 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN026-TOP035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MRY UA /OV KMRY/TM 0228/FL026/TP E170/SK BKN026-TOP035/RM DURD. COR ALT. ZLA CWSU
MRY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMRYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0228Reported at 02:28 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN026-TOP035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD. COR ALT. ZLA CWSURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAPC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAPC reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 46 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 19L/19R
- 61%
- 24
- 26%
- 01L/01R
- 9%
- 06
- 4%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KAPC 272320Z 2800/2824 21008KT P6SM FEW250 FM280500 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250 FM281900 22008KT P6SM SCT250
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KAPC's own weather station.
Wind is 23° off runway 06, the end with the most headwind right now.
Concrete · 5,008 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 01L/19R, 01R/19L, 06/24 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Daily 0700-2000 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bottled, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Other services
- Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- 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
- 3 physical runways · 6 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 5,930 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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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 at KAPC
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.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Napa County Airport (KAPC)
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