Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ) is a regional airport serving Mountain View, CA at 32 ft. KNUQ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14L, 14R, 32L, 32R) — longest 9,197 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 KNUQ 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 north (350°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNUQ 290150Z AUTO 35015KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2988 RMK AO2
What changed at KNUQ?
Since the 0135Z (6:35 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNUQ
KNUQ is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 950 ft (field elevation 32 ft). KNUQ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSJC, about 7 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 KNUQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32LFAV | 8,121 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32R | 9,197 ft | CON | 15 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 14L | 9,197 ft | CON | 15 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 14R | 8,121 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 12→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNUQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, 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 KNUQ 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNUQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNUQ reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32L/32R
- 94%
- 14L/14R
- 6%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNUQ
- IATA
- NUQ
- FAA LID
- NUQ
- City
- Mountain View
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 32 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.4161, -122.0490
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,197 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSJC
- ATIS
- 124.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.55 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 15m
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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
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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.
- Bayside RC Club - Sunnyvale Baylands Park — Sunnyvale, CA · 3 mi
- Bayside RC Club Inc - Rancho San Antonio Park — Cupertino, CA · 6 mi
- Bay Area Park Flyers - Rancho San Antonio — Cupertino, CA · 6 mi
KNUQ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, 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 ↗
KNUQ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNUQ?+
KNUQ has 4 runways — 14L, 14R, 32L, 32R; the longest is 9,197 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNUQ report its own weather?+
Yes — Moffett Federal Airfield has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNUQ have a TAF?+
No — KNUQ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSJC, about 7 nm away.
Does KNUQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNUQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNUQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNUQ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ) 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ)
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