Pensacola International Airport (KPNS) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 7:53 PM CDT, Oct 28, KPNS is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KPNS right now.
Live aviation weather for Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, FL, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Pensacola International Airport (KPNS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Pensacola, FL at a field elevation of 121 ft. KPNS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (08/26, 17/35), the longest 7,004 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPNS 290053Z 03003KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02170094
What changed at KPNS?
Since the 2353Z (6:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2353Z (6:53 PM CDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KPNS
KPNS is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors northeast-facing runway ends (08, 35). Density altitude is approximately 700 ft (field elevation 121 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KPNS by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for PNS in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from PNS's own airspace.
KPNS reported VFR in 80% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 253 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 21% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 8% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 3%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 35 had the best headwind 33% of the time, runway 17 29%, and winds were calm 13% of hours. Winds most often blow from the north. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 78 days a year. 57% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in July when storms were in the air 4% of the time.
PNS departures left within 15 minutes of schedule 80% of the time across 14,219 flights, June 2025 to May 2026. Before 9 AM departures did best (89%) and 3 to 6 PM did worst (70%).
Fog was reported on about 35 days a year, and fog or mist on 133. February and December are the foggiest months, with fog in 13% of hours, against 2% in June.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025, the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025 and BTS airline on-time data. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 7,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 35 | 7,004 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 17 | 7,004 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 26 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KPNS runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 08/267,000 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KPNSWind
- 08
- 2 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind from left
- 26
- 2 kt tailwind · 2 kt crosswind from right
2 active equipment NOTAMsView Runway Intelligence → - Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 17/357,004 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KPNSWind
- 17
- 2 kt tailwind · 2 kt crosswind from left
- 35
- 2 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind from right
2 active equipment NOTAMsView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
Fuel at KPNS
100LL and Jet A at Pensacola International Airport: prices, FBO fees and cheaper fuel nearby now live on the KPNS fuel page.
Lowest 100LL
$8.49/ galFull serve · Pensacola Aviation
Guaranteed price, checked Oct 26Current
2 fuel providers · Jet A from $8.99
Fuel information has moved: view KPNSfuel & FBOs for every FBO’s prices, ramp and overnight fees, cheaper 100LL nearby, price history and pilot fuel reports.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPNS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPNS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
ATL UA /OV MGM216033/TM 0023/FL390/TP A319/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD 08
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM216033Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0023Reported at 00:23 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD 08Remarks.Show raw report
ECP UA /OV MAI241038 /TM 2107 /FL320 /TP A21N /SK SKC /TA M41 /WV 27033KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
ECP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MAI241038Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2107Reported at 21:07 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M41Outside air temperature, °C.WV 27033KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATHRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2132 3026N 08537W 2106 F320 269/033KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL2132 3026N 08537W 210…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPNS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPNS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NE.
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 08
- 59%
- 35
- 26%
- 17
- 8%
- 26
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KPNS 282320Z 2900/2924 02006KT P6SM SKC FM291500 05009KT P6SM SKC
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KPNS's own weather station.
Wind is 43° off runway 35, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 7,004 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 08/26, 17/35 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Fuel prices
KPNS 100LL, FBOs and fees.
100LL from
$8.49 / gal · Full serve
2 fuel providers · Guaranteed price, checked Oct 26
View fuel prices & FBOs →Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100 (green) · 100LL · Jet A See fuel prices →
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air freight · Air ambulance · Avionics · Cargo handling · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KPNS
- IATA
- PNS
- FAA LID
- PNS
- City
- Pensacola
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 121 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.4727, -87.1866
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 7,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 25m
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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.
- NFMI - Northwest Florida Modelers, Inc. - Fritz Field , Pensacola, FL · 10 mi
- Fly Boyz RC Club - Horak Field , Elberta, AL · 21 mi
- Fallen Heroes Memorial R/C - Park Jay Field , Jay, FL · 26 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KPNS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPNS reported VFR conditions during about 79.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 253 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.7 kt, calm 9.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.5 | 11.3 | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 67.0 | 12.1 | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 72.1 | 12.4 | 10.1 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 74.8 | 12.4 | 9.9 | 2.9 |
| May | 83.5 | 12.1 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 89.5 | 8.0 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 6.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 91.5 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 6.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 86.2 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 82.4 | 9.1 | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 8.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 7.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 7.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPNS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Pensacola International Airport (KPNS)
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 Pensacola International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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