Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (KNFG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport in Oceanside, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (KNFG) is a regional airport serving Oceanside, CA at 78 ft. KNFG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 6,005 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 KNFG 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, broken clouds at 1,200 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,200 ft.
SPECI KNFG 290440Z 00000KT 10SM BKN012 20/18 A2986 RMK AO2 T02000183 $
What changed at KNFG?
Since the 0352Z (8:52 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- A ceiling formed at 1,200 ft.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
- Wind speed down from 6 to 0 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.84 → 29.86 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNFG
KNFG is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,200 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 750 ft (field elevation 78 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 KNFG. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 6,005 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 21 | 6,005 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 1,000 ft → 1,200 ft.
KNFG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport in Oceanside, CA: 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 KNFG 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 KNFG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0430/FL011/TP B737/WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0430Reported at 04:30 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNFG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNFG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 24 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 96%
- 03
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0000Z (5:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNFG 290000Z 2900/3006 23007G17KT 9999 FEW010 FEW180 QNH2981INS BECMG 2901/2903 VRB06KT 9999 SCT010 QNH2982INS FM290530 VRB05KT 9000 VCFG BKN010 QNH2984INS TEMPO 2907/2913 6000 BR OVC005 BECMG 2916/2918 22008KT 9999 NSW FEW005 SCT010 QNH2985INS FM291930 22008G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2981INS BECMG 3000/3002 VRB06KT 9999 SCT010 QNH2983INS TX29/2921Z TN18/2913Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNFG
- FAA LID
- NFG
- City
- Oceanside
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 78 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.3013, -117.3550
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 26.76 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 4m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Oceanside Flyers - Town Center Dr — Oceanside, CA · 7 mi
- San Diego Wingmasters - Gopher Canyon Landfill — Vista, CA · 11 mi
- Palomar RC Flyers - Johnson Field — Fallbrook, CA · 12 mi
KNFG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport in Oceanside, CA 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 ↗
KNFG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNFG?+
KNFG has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 6,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNFG report its own weather?+
Yes — Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNFG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNFG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNFG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNFG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNFG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (KNFG) 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 Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport (KNFG)
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 Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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