Pensacola International Airport (KPNS)

Pensacola, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KPNS

IATA

PNS

City

Pensacola

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

121 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

30.4734, -87.1866

Overview

Gulf Coast airport near NAS Pensacola naval aviation heritage. Good training weather and facilities.

Current Weather at KPNS

Pilots flying into or out of Pensacola International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KPNS 030853Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM FEW028 22/22 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02220217 58007

Wind 020° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 02

Current TAF

TAF KPNS 030906Z 0309/0406 02005KT P6SM FEW028 FM031100 07015G22KT P6SM FEW006 OVC012 FM031700 10014G20KT P6SM BKN030

Full briefing →NOTAMs →

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Pensacola International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KPNS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KPNS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Pensacola. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Pensacola International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Pensacola International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KPNS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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