Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (KNSE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North in Milton, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (KNSE) is a regional airport serving Milton, FL at 199 ft. KNSE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (05, 09, 14, 18) — longest 6,003 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 KNSE 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 (250°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KNSE 290156Z 25005KT 10SM BKN250 29/23 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02890228 $
What changed at KNSE?
Since the 0056Z (7:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNSE
KNSE is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 199 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 KNSE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 6,003 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 32 | 6,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 14 | 6,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 05 | 6,003 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
KNSE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North in Milton, 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 KNSE 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 KNSE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CEW UA /OV CEW090040/TM 0222/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0222Reported at 02:22 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS360025/TM 0123/FL050/TP TEX2/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNS360025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090050/TM 0059/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CAT
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV 12J 100 010/TM 0048/FL030/TP TEX2/SK CLR/WX 5SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12J 100 010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 5SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV JKA/TM 0038/FL022/TP A119/SK CLR/WX +10SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX +10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM210030/TM 0019/FL160/TP D328/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-19
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM210030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP D328Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-19Remarks.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM180030/TM 0010/FL310/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-09
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-09Remarks.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS/TM 2341/FL015/TP E170/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNSE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNSE reported mostly VFR across 22 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 39%
- 32
- 27%
- 14
- 19%
- 05
- 15%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (5:00 PM CDT)
TAF KNSE 282200Z 2823/2923 26007KT 9999 FEW060 SCT120 BKN250 QNH2977INS FM291500 30008KT 9999 FEW050 SCT080 BKN250 QNH2986INS FM291800 27010G15KT 9999 VCSH SCT050 BKN080 BKN250 QNH2983INS FM292200 26007KT 9999 VCSH SCT060 BKN120 BKN200 QNH2980INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2904 TIL 2911 TX34/2918Z TN25/2912Z FN20029
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNSE
- IATA
- NSE
- FAA LID
- NSE
- City
- Milton
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 199 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.7242, -87.0219
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 6,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 29.032 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 49m
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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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KNSE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North in Milton, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KNSE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNSE?+
KNSE has 8 runways — 05, 09, 14, 18, 23, 27, 32, 36; the longest is 6,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNSE report its own weather?+
Yes — Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNSE have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNSE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNSE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNSE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNSE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (KNSE) 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 Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (KNSE)
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 Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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