Pensacola International Airport (KPNS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Pensacola International Airport (KPNS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Pensacola, FL at 121 ft. KPNS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35) — longest 7,004 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 KPNS 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-northwest (290°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPNS 290353Z 29007KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02940244
What changed at KPNS?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPNS
KPNS is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 121 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 KPNS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 7,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 35 | 7,004 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 17 | 7,004 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 08 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPNS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, 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 KPNS 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 KPNS
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 KPNS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPNS reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 39%
- 17
- 28%
- 35
- 21%
- 08
- 12%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (6:30 PM CDT)
TAF KPNS 282330Z 2900/2924 24008KT P6SM FEW050 FM291300 27010G16KT P6SM FEW050 PROB30 2918/2924 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN030CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- 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
- 4
- 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
- 20h 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
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
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.
The FAA airport diagram for Pensacola International Airport in Pensacola, FL 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 ↗
KPNS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPNS?+
KPNS has 4 runways — 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 7,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPNS report its own weather?+
Yes — Pensacola International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPNS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPNS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPNS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPNS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPNS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Pensacola International Airport (KPNS) 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 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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