Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (KNEL) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport in Lakehurst, NJ, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMJX) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (KNEL) is a regional airport serving Lakehurst, NJ at 101 ft. KNEL has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMJX, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (06, 15, 24, 33) — longest 5,002 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMJX, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMJX, 6.9 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, a few clouds at 3,300 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
SPECI KMJX 290412Z AUTO 14004KT 4SM RA BR FEW033 BKN050 OVC065 20/20 A2958 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E TSE06 P0007 $
What changed at KMJX (nearest station)?
Since the 0356Z (11:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 7 SM to 4 SM.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KNEL
Based on the nearest station (KMJX), KNEL is currently MVFR with winds from 140° at 4 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 101 ft). KNEL does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KWRI, about 11 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 KNEL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 5,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 06 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 24 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 33 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,000 ft.
KNEL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport in Lakehurst, NJ: 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 KNEL 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 KNEL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DXR UA /OV CMK180070/TM 0409/FL190/TP B752/TB MOD 190-150
DXR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMK180070Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0409Reported at 04:09 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 190-150Turbulence: moderate 19,000–15,000 ft.Show raw report
TEB UA /OV KTEB270015/TM 0353/FL090/TP B350/TB LGT/RM DURC
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTEB270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0353Reported at 03:53 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346 F350 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC NONE
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV PTW/TM 0326/FL290/TP C56X/TA M17/IC TRACE-LGT CLR
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PTWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0326Reported at 03:26 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE-LGT CLRIcing: trace - light clear.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0200/FL120/TP B752/TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120Turbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence 7,000–12,000 ft.Show raw report
LGA UA /OV KLGA090005/TM 0158/FL050/TP B738/WX -RA/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC
LGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLGA090005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0158Reported at 01:58 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
TEB UA /OV KTEB010005/TM 0150/FL015/TP GL5T/SK OVC015/RM ON APPROACH RWY 19
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTEB010005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0150Reported at 01:50 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP GL5TAircraft type reporting.SK OVC015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ON APPROACH RWY 19Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 0139 F300 189/038KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 013…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNEL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMJX reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 47 observations, with 22 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 44%
- 15
- 22%
- 06
- 18%
- 33
- 16%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNEL
- IATA
- NEL
- FAA LID
- NEL
- City
- Lakehurst
- State
- New Jersey
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 101 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0333, -74.3533
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMJX
- TAF
- Nearest KWRI
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 46m
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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.
- Ocean County Modelers - Air Park Wiskow Field — Jackson, NJ · 2 mi
- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Hangar 1 — Lakehurst, NJ · 2 mi
- Middlesex Modelers - Pinelands Combat Team C/L Field — Jackson, NJ · 3 mi
KNEL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport in Lakehurst, NJ 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 ↗
KNEL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNEL?+
KNEL has 4 runways — 06, 15, 24, 33; the longest is 5,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KNEL come from?+
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMJX, about 7 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KNEL can differ.
Does KNEL have a TAF?+
No — KNEL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KWRI, about 11 nm away.
Does KNEL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNEL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNEL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KNEL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (KNEL) 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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (KNEL)
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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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