New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (KNBG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field in New Orleans, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (KNBG) is a regional airport serving New Orleans, LA at 2 ft. KNBG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 14, 22, 32) — longest 10,000 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 KNBG 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 (260°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNBG 290355Z 26004KT 10SM SCT250 28/26 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02830256 $
What changed at KNBG?
Since the 0255Z (9:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 25,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KNBG
KNBG is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 2 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 KNBG. 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 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 32 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 14 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 04 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 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 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNBG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field in New Orleans, LA: 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 KNBG 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 KNBG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PIB UA /OV LBY180010/TM 2318/FL410/TP CL60/SK TOP FL410/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL410Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNBG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNBG reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 32%
- 14
- 26%
- 32
- 26%
- 04
- 16%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (8:00 PM CDT)
TAF KNBG 290100Z 2823/2923 31006KT 9999 SCT035 SCT085 BKN250 QNH2982INS BECMG 2900/2902 25007KT 9999 FEW050 SCT100 SCT250 QNH2985INS BECMG 2911/2913 30010KT 9999 SCT025 SCT250 QNH2991INS FM292100 26007KT 9999 VCSH SCT035 BKN110 BKN250 QNH2983INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2904 TIL 2910 TX36/2920Z TN26/2911Z FS30020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNBG
- IATA
- NBG
- FAA LID
- NBG
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.8253, -90.0350
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.62 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 58m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 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.
- Churchill Air Field - Kelly Field — Westwego, LA · 12 mi
- St. Bernard Aerospace Club - Hwy 46 — St. Bernard, LA · 16 mi
- Spillway RC Club Inc 1 — Norco, LA · 27 mi
KNBG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field in New Orleans, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KNBG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNBG?+
KNBG has 4 runways — 04, 14, 22, 32; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNBG report its own weather?+
Yes — New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNBG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNBG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNBG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNBG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNBG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (KNBG) 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 New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (KNBG)
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 New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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