North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field in San Diego, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY) is a regional airport serving San Diego, CA at 26 ft. KNZY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 18, 29, 36) — longest 8,001 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 KNZY 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 (260°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,600 ft, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNZY 290052Z 26006KT 10SM FEW016 FEW040 SCT250 23/17 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02280172 $
What changed at KNZY?
Since the 2352Z (4:52 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2352Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNZY
KNZY is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 26 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 KNZY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 7,501 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 18 | 8,001 ft | PEM | 3 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 36 | 8,001 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 11 | 7,501 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNZY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field in San Diego, 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 KNZY 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 KNZY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DAG UA /OV TRM130030/TM 2232/FL320/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH AWC-WEB
DAG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TRM130030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNZY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNZY reported mostly marginal VFR across 22 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 68%
- 18
- 29%
- 36
- 2%
- 11
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (4:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNZY 282300Z 2823/2923 26007KT 9999 FEW015 FEW040 SCT250 QNH2981INS BECMG 2904/2906 VRB05KT 9999 BKN010 QNH2980INS TEMPO 2909/2915 8000 BR OVC005 BECMG 2917/2919 24008KT 9999 SCT015 FEW250 QNH2983INS TX24/2922Z TN19/2912Z FS30160
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KNZY
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KNZY.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNZY
- IATA
- NZY
- FAA LID
- NZY
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6992, -117.2150
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 31.78 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 45m
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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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KNZY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field in San Diego, 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 ↗
KNZY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNZY?+
KNZY has 4 runways — 11, 18, 29, 36; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNZY report its own weather?+
Yes — North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNZY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNZY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNZY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNZY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNZY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY) 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 North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY)
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 North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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