Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) (KNRS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) in Imperial Beach, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) (KNRS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Imperial Beach, CA at 24 ft. KNRS reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 09, 26, 27), longest 4,998 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 KNRS 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, overcast at 1,200 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,200 ft.
METAR KNRS 130853Z AUTO OVC012 21/18 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02110183 58004 PWINO $
What changed at KNRS?
Since the 0753Z (12:53 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.92 → 29.90 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNRS
KNRS is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility not reported, and a 1,200 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 800 ft (field elevation 24 ft). KNRS does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNZY, about 9 nm away.
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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 KNRS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 2,241 ft | CON | - | - |
| 09 | 4,998 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 26 | 2,241 ft | CON | - | - |
| 27 | 4,998 ft | PEM | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,200 ft.
KNRS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) in Imperial Beach, 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 KNRS 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNRS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNRS reported mostly marginal VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 26/27
- 95%
- 08/09
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KNRS
- IATA
- NRS
- FAA LID
- NRS
- City
- Imperial Beach
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 24 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5667, -117.1170
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,998 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNZY
- ATIS
- 27.62 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 16h 58m
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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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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 at KNRS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KNRS reported VFR conditions during about 71.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 254 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.9 kt, calm 15.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.2 | 15.1 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 79.0 | 14.7 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 74.2 | 19.3 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 67.0 | 26.4 | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| May | 50.8 | 43.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 42.4 | 44.8 | 11.1 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 51.2 | 36.3 | 10.8 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 61.1 | 28.1 | 9.2 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 66.4 | 23.7 | 7.1 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 71.7 | 20.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 79.1 | 14.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 77.8 | 15.6 | 4.0 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KNRS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) in Imperial Beach, CA 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KNRS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KNRS?+
KNRS has 4 runways: 08, 09, 26, 27; the longest is 4,998 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNRS report its own weather?+
Yes. Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNRS have a TAF?+
No. KNRS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNZY, about 9 nm away.
Does KNRS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KNRS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNRS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNRS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) (KNRS) 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 Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) (KNRS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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