MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF) is a regional airport serving Tampa, FL at 14 ft. KMCF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 11,421 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 KMCF 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 west-southwest (250°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,200 ft, a few clouds at 2,900 ft, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCF 290155Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW022 FEW029 29/25 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02920247
What changed at KMCF?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMCF
KMCF is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 14 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 KMCF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 11,421 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 04 | 11,421 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 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 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMCF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL: 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 KMCF 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMCF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PIE UA /OV PIE265075/TM 0202/FL310/TP B738/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE265075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0202Reported at 02:02 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP C172/WX 10SM/RM SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
PIE UA /OV PIE230080/TM 0108/FL350/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE230080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.Show raw report
PIE UA /OV PIE250030/TM 0042/FL350/TP E545/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE250030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320Turbulence: continuous light chop 35,000–32,000 ft.Show raw report
SRQ UA /OV SRQ358027/TM 0042/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
SRQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SRQ358027Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOTTHRemarks.Show raw report
PIE UA /OV PIE260075/TM 0018/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP 360
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE260075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0018Reported at 00:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 360Turbulence: continuous light chop 360.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL166046/TM 0016/FL330/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL166046Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMCF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMCF reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 64%
- 04
- 36%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (9:00 PM EDT)
TAF KMCF 290100Z 2901/3007 23009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2982INS BECMG 2908/2909 24009KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS SCT035CB BKN080 QNH2982INS TEMPO 2914/2920 VRB10G20KT 3200 TSRA OVC030CB BECMG 2923/2924 25009KT 9999 NSW BKN035 QNH2988INS TX31/2920Z TN28/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMCF
- IATA
- MCF
- FAA LID
- MCF
- City
- Tampa
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 27.8493, -82.5212
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,421 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 133.825 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 18m
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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
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.
- Sparks Inc - 16th St — Saint Petersburg, FL · 9 mi
- Largo Flying Club Inc - 8th Ave — Largo, FL · 16 mi
- Cigar City Multirotors-Clay Pit Rd — Seffner, FL · 16 mi
KMCF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KMCF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMCF?+
KMCF has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 11,421 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMCF report its own weather?+
Yes — MacDill Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMCF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMCF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMCF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMCF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMCF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF) 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 MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for MacDill Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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