Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) in Norfolk, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU) is a regional airport serving Norfolk, VA at 17 ft. KNGU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (10, 28) — longest 8,370 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 KNGU 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 south (190°) at 6 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,800 ft, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, broken clouds at 9,500 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 9,500 ft.
SPECI KNGU 290442Z 19006KT 4SM -RA BR SCT048 SCT070 BKN095 24/23 A2961 RMK AO2 RAB02 TSE32B34E36 FRQ LTGICCC E TS OHD MOV E SVR T1 SET P0021 T02390228 $
What changed at KNGU?
Since the 0428Z (12:28 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to MVFR.
- Visibility improved from 2.5 SM to 4 SM.
- Rain began (-RA).
- A thunderstorm with rain ended (TSRA).
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Current pilot readout for KNGU
KNGU is currently MVFR with winds from 190° at 6 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 9,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 17 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 KNGU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | 8,370 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 10 | 8,370 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,500 ft.
KNGU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) in Norfolk, VA: 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 KNGU 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 KNGU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNGU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNGU reported mostly VFR across 35 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28
- 56%
- 10
- 44%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (6:00 PM EDT)
TAF KNGU 282200Z 2823/2923 20012G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN040CB BKN100 QNH2956INS TEMPO 2823/2904 VRB30G50KT 0800 +TSRA BR BKN020CB OVC050 BECMG 2903/2905 25010KT 9999 NSW BKN030 QNH2954INS BECMG 2910/2812 31008KT 9999 FEW030 QNH2960INS TX30/2818Z TN20/2910Z FN20075
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNGU
- IATA
- NGU
- FAA LID
- NGU
- City
- Norfolk
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 17 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.9376, -76.2893
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,370 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 28m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KNGU reported VFR conditions during about 82.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 276 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 9.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.2 | 10.1 | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 81.2 | 8.6 | 6.2 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 10.2 | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 84.2 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 1.7 |
| May | 79.7 | 12.2 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 85.2 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 90.0 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 86.8 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 79.1 | 16.4 | 4.2 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 13.5 | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 81.4 | 11.9 | 4.5 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 80.1 | 10.8 | 5.1 | 4.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.4 kt |
| Feb | 8.5 kt |
| Mar | 9.1 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 7.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.1 kt |
| Sep | 7.4 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KNGU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) in Norfolk, VA 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 ↗
KNGU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNGU?+
KNGU has 2 runways — 10, 28; the longest is 8,370 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNGU report its own weather?+
Yes — Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNGU have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNGU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNGU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNGU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNGU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU) 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 Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (KNGU)
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 Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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