Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field in Pensacola, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA) is a regional airport serving Pensacola, FL at 28 ft. KNPA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01, 07L, 07R, 19), longest 8,001 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 KNPA 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 not reported, visibility visibility not reported, no cloud data, altimeter 29.98 inHg.
METAR KNPA 130756Z AUTO A2998 RMK AO2 SLP155 PWINO TSNO PNO $
What changed at KNPA?
Since the 0656Z (1:56 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0656Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNPA
KNPA has no current flight category, but is reporting with calm winds, visibility not reported, and no ceiling reported. Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KNPA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 7,136 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 07L | 8,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 07R | 8,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 19 | 7,136 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 25L | 8,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 25R | 8,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNPA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field in Pensacola, 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 KNPA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KNPA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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HSA UA /OV PCU053041/TM 0221/FL380/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZHU
HSA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PCU053041Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0221Reported at 02:21 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNPA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNPA reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 44%
- 07L/07R
- 26%
- 25L/25R
- 18%
- 01
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (6:00 PM CDT)
TAF KNPA 1123/1223 21006KT 9999 SCT025 BKN120 BKN250 QNH2987INS FM120100 24006KT 9999 SCT020 BKN250 QNH2988INS TEMPO 1206/1209 4800 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 OVC050 FM120900 24005KT 9999 VCTS SCT020CB BKN120 BKN250 QNH2990INS TEMPO 1210/1216 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN020CB BKN050 OVC120 FM121700 20010KT 9999 VCSH SCT025 SCT050 BKN120 BKN250 QNH2988INS LAST NO AMDS AFT 1123 NEXT 1407 AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1203 TIL 1214 TX32/1220Z TN25/1211Z FN20034
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNPA
- IATA
- NPA
- FAA LID
- NPA
- City
- Pensacola
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 28 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.3527, -87.3186
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 26.76 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 44m
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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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KNPA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field in Pensacola, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KNPA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KNPA?+
KNPA has 6 runways: 01, 07L, 07R, 19, 25L, 25R; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNPA report its own weather?+
Yes. Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNPA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNPA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KNPA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNPA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNPA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA) 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 Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA)
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 Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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