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 from the south (190°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,200 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,200 ft.
METAR KNRS 290353Z 19007KT 10SM BKN012 BKN250 21/18 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02110178 $
Current pilot readout for KNRS
KNRS is currently MVFR with winds from 190° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 850 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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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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 2,241 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 09 | 4,998 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 26 | 2,241 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 27 | 4,998 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
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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 © 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 KNRS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0430/FL011/TP B737/WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0430Reported at 04:30 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNRS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 26/27
- 94%
- 08/09
- 6%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KNRS
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KNRS.
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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
- 22h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- CVMRCC - Chula Vista Model & RC Club - Dairy Mart Rd Bridge — San Diego, CA · 3 mi
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- Chollas RC Flyers - College Grove Dr — San Diego, CA · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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)
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 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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