Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) in Jacksonville, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) is a regional airport serving Jacksonville, FL at 21 ft. KNIP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (10, 14, 28, 32) — longest 9,003 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 KNIP 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-southwest (240°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,600 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,600 ft.
METAR KNIP 290153Z 24010KT 10SM BKN036 BKN070 BKN250 31/22 A2982 RMK AO2 TSE16 SLP094 T03060217
What changed at KNIP?
Since the 0127Z (9:27 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0127Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNIP
KNIP is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 21 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 KNIP. 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 | 9,003 ft | ASPH | 8 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 32 | 5,978 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 14 | 5,978 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 10 | 9,003 ft | ASPH | 8 kt tail | 7 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→10 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → 3,600 ft.
KNIP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) in Jacksonville, 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 KNIP 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 KNIP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LCQ UA /OV LCQ/TM 0104/FL260/TP A321/TB NEG
LCQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LCQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG080010/TM 0042/FL300/TP A321/SK TOP340
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG080010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP340Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN270020/TM 0028/FL180/TP A321/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN270020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0028Reported at 00:28 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 0021/FL260/TP B350/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GNV UA /OV GNV/TM 0015/FL230/TP B737/TB NEG
GNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
SFB UA /OV KSFB/TM 0002/FL010/TP P28A/TB NEG 000-010
SFB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSFBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB NEG 000-010Turbulence: none reported 0–1,000 ft.Show raw report
AMG UA /OV AMG180025/TM 2323/FL290/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP
AMG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AMG180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2323Reported at 23:23 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV KSFB270015/TM 2320/FL060/TP B737/TB NEG
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSFB270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2320Reported at 23:20 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNIP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNIP reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 43%
- 28
- 40%
- 10
- 9%
- 32
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2321Z (7:21 PM EDT)
TAF KNIP 2823/2923 22009KT 9999 SCT040 BKN250 QNH2975INS FM290200 23007KT 9999 FEW050 SCT120 BKN250 QNH2974INS FM291300 24008KT 9999 FEW030 SCT150 BKN250 QNH2977INS FM291700 24012G18KT 9999 VCSH SCT040CB BKN250 QNH2978INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2903 TIL 2909 TX36/2920Z TN27/2911Z FN20115
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KNIP
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KNIP.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNIP
- IATA
- NIP
- FAA LID
- NIP
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.2358, -81.6806
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 28.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 18m
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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.
- Clay County Flyers RC Club - Doctors Inlet Enviromental Convenience Center — Middleburg, FL · 12 mi
- RC Club of Jacksonville - Island Dr — Jacksonville, FL · 17 mi
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KNIP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) in Jacksonville, FL 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 ↗
KNIP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNIP?+
KNIP has 4 runways — 10, 14, 28, 32; the longest is 9,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNIP report its own weather?+
Yes — Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNIP have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNIP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNIP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNIP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNIP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP) 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 Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP)
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 Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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