Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport (KNDZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport in Milton, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport (KNDZ) is a regional airport serving Milton, FL at 177 ft. KNDZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (05, 09, 14, 18) — longest 6,002 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 KNDZ 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KNDZ 290256Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 BKN250 28/23 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP088 T02780233 53008 $
What changed at KNDZ?
Since the 0156Z (8:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.82 → 29.84 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNDZ
KNDZ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 177 ft). KNDZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KNSE, about 1 nm away.
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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 KNDZ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 5,996 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 14 | 6,002 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 5,996 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 32 | 6,002 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
KNDZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport in Milton, 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 KNDZ 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 KNDZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DHN UA /OV DHN360013 /TM 0307 /FL055 /TP C172 /SK SKC /WX FV10SM HZ /TA 20 /WV 31012KT /TB NEG /IC NEG
DHN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DHN360013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0307Reported at 03:07 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 20Outside air temperature, °C.WV 31012KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090040/TM 0222/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0222Reported at 02:22 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS360025/TM 0123/FL050/TP TEX2/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNS360025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090050/TM 0059/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CAT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV 12J 100 010/TM 0048/FL030/TP TEX2/SK CLR/WX 5SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12J 100 010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 5SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV JKA/TM 0038/FL022/TP A119/SK CLR/WX +10SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX +10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM210030/TM 0019/FL160/TP D328/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-19
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM210030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP D328Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-19Remarks.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM180030/TM 0010/FL310/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-09
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-09Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNDZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNDZ reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 32
- 30%
- 14
- 29%
- 05
- 25%
- 23
- 16%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNDZ
- FAA LID
- NDZ
- City
- Milton
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 177 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.7044, -87.0230
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNSE
- ATIS
- 27.357 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 49m
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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.
- Fallen Heroes Memorial R/C - Park Jay Field — Jay, FL · 13 mi
- Yellow River Ranch R.C. Club - 1558 Highway 90 W — Baker, FL · 22 mi
- NFMI - Northwest Florida Modelers, Inc. - Fritz Field — Pensacola, FL · 23 mi
KNDZ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport in Milton, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KNDZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNDZ?+
KNDZ has 8 runways — 05, 09, 14, 18, 23, 27, 32, 36; the longest is 6,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNDZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNDZ have a TAF?+
No — KNDZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNSE, about 1 nm away.
Does KNDZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNDZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNDZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNDZ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport (KNDZ) 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 Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport (KNDZ)
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 Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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