Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field in Key West, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX) is a regional airport serving Key West, FL at 6 ft. KNQX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 08, 14, 22), longest 10,001 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 KNQX 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 southeast (130°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNQX 130453Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 29/26 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02890256 403390267 $
What changed at KNQX?
Since the 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 090° to 130°.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.06 → 30.03 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNQX
KNQX is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 6 ft). 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 KNQX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 7,000 ft | PEM | 10 kt head | 0 kt |
| 08 | 10,001 ft | PEM | 5 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 22 | 7,001 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 04 | 7,001 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 26 | 10,001 ft | PEM | 5 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 32 | 7,000 ft | PEM | 10 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 11→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNQX 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 Key West/Boca Chica Field in Key West, 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 KNQX 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 KNQX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MIA UA /OV MIA180060/TM 0155/FL270/TP B767/TB LGT
MIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIA180060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNQX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNQX reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 50%
- 08
- 22%
- 22
- 11%
- 04
- 9%
- 32
- 7%
- 26
- 1%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (7:00 PM EDT)
TAF KNQX 122300Z 1223/1323 09006KT 9999 VCTS FEW010 SCT030CB BKN250 QNH2990INS TEMPO 1223/1301 VRB15G30KT 4800 TSRA BKN020CB BKN030 BECMG 1301/1303 09010KT 9999 NSW SCT025 BKN250 QNH2994INS BECMG 1314/1316 VRB06KT 9999 VCTS SCT030CB SCT200 QNH3001INS TX33/1319Z TN29/1310Z FN00296
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KNQX
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KNQX.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNQX
- IATA
- NQX
- FAA LID
- NQX
- City
- Key West
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6 ft
- Coordinates
- 24.5758, -81.6889
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.72 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 42m
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Nearby airports
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KNQX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field in Key West, 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 ↗
KNQX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KNQX?+
KNQX has 6 runways: 04, 08, 14, 22, 26, 32; the longest is 10,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNQX report its own weather?+
Yes. Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNQX have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNQX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KNQX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNQX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNQX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX) 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 Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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