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KNLC/NLC METAR & TAF Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport

Lemoore, CaliforniaElevation 232 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR57 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
300@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
177 ft
-55 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0356Z (8:56 PM local) · 57 min old

KNLC is currently VFR. Winds are from the northwest at 9 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
300° at 9 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / 9°C
59°F / 48°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP169
sea-level pressure 1016.9 hPa
RH/66
unrecognized remark group
T01500089
precise temperature 15.0°C, dew point 8.9°C
$
station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0452Z (9:52 PM local) · valid to 2300Z (4:00 PM local)

KNLC forecast starts VFR at 23Z. Worst period is 07Z to 15Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 23Z to 01Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 26°C expected at 0000Z on day 27.
  • Minimum temperature 9°C expected at 1200Z on day 27.
VFR
VFR
MVFR
BKN23023,000 ft
2300Z4:00 PM0348Z8:48 PM0836Z1:36 AM1324Z6:24 AM1812Z11:12 AM2300Z4:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW TEMPO BR SCT BECMG NSW BKN

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FAA: no delays reported at NLC.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 300° at 9 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight clear, low near 47F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Clear 47 NW 9 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 71/45 NNW 9 kt – 0%
Wednesday Sunny 70/45 NNW 9 kt – 0%
Thursday Partly Sunny 71/46 N 4 kt – 0%
Friday Mostly Sunny 70/44 NNW 4 kt – 4%
Saturday Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain 65/44 NNW 4 kt – 32%
Sunday Chance Light Rain 63/40 NNW 9 kt – 28%
Monday Sunny 66 ESE 4 kt – 4%

Source: National Weather Service (office HNX). Forecast issued 0452Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW14L32R14R32L 300°300°9 kt300°300° 9300°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
300° at 9 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 32R7 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
32R
HEAD
7 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
BEST
32L
HEAD
7 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
14L
HEAD
7 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
14R
HEAD
7 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 13,502 ft

14L/32R
Dimensions
13,502 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 14L156°T
REILYes
RWY 32R336°T
REILYes
14R/32L
Dimensions
13,501 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 14R156°T
REILYes
RWY 32L336°T
Approach lightsALSF2
REILYes

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
177 ft
Pressure altitude
122 ft
Field elevation
232 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
9°C (48°F)
Altimeter
30.03 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0110Z 6:10 PM
Sunrise
1417Z 7:17 AM
Loggable night
0136Z (6:36 PM local) → 1351Z (6:51 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0110Z (6:10 PM local) → 1417Z (7:17 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0210Z (7:10 PM local) → 1317Z (6:17 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport is in Lemoore, California. Field elevation 232 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
AttendedALL SAT-SUN, 1800–0200Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNLC / NLC
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RANCHO MURIETA
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.3330, -119.9520
Distance from city7 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.15
APP
APP
26.76
ATIS
ATIS
124.1
CLNC DEL
CLD
118.15
DEP
DEP
121.65
GND
GND
29.93
BASE OPS
OPS
31.7
PMSV METRO
PMSV
128.3
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KNLC traffic patterns

2026-06-12 to 2026-10-23, 20 days observed · data 2026-10-25

Medium confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
0.8
AVG OPS/DAY
1.5
Activity trend over 6 days: falling, from 2 to 1 operations per dayOperations trend (6 days)

Busiest day: Tue · Busiest month: Sep

FLEET MIX
Turboprop 39%Helicopter 33%Airliner 17%Unknown 11%

Mostly turboprop aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›H60 (Helicopter) · ~3 landings/mo
›BE30 (Turboprop) · ~2 landings/mo
›B737 (Airliner) · ~2 landings/mo
›BE20 (Turboprop) · ~2 landings/mo
›C27J (Unknown) · ~1 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly rotorcraft.

›H60 (Helicopter)
›BE30 (Turboprop)
›BE20 (Turboprop)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KFCH Fresno Chandler Executive Airport
25 NM N
VFR
KVIS Visalia Municipal Airport
27 NM E
VFR
KFAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport
29 NM NE
VFR
KMAE Madera Municipal Airport
40 NM N
VFR
KPTV Porterville Municipal Airport
47 NM SE
VFR
KPRB Paso Robles Municipal Airport
51 NM SW
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TRAN ALERT: LTD TRAN SVC/MAINT AVBL DUR ARPT OPR HR. HI-SPEED FUEL LANES NOT AVBL TO TRAN ACFT.
›HOOK E28(B) (1756')
›HOOK E28(B) (3495')
›HOOK E28(B) (1600')
›HOOK E28(B) (1849')
›ROT BCN NOT OPR WHEN ARPT CLSD.
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›OLS
›SF, OLS, WAVE-OFF
›OLS
›OLS
›FIELD HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE VIA NOTAM. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK FOR HOL SKED.
›(0201-0800Z++ VIA NOTAM)
›FUEL: J5.
›JASU: 2(GTC-85) 2(NC-5) 2(NC-8) 1(NCPP-105).
›MISC: PRIOR COORD REQ FOR PRACTICE INST APCH DSN 949-1099 C559-998-1099.
›SERVICE LGT - CARRIER DECK LGT RWY 14L AND RWY 32L
›OIL: O-128-133-156.
›TFC PAT: HVY ACFT EXECUTING PRACTICE INST APCH LTD TO LO APCH. REDUCED RWY SEPARATION STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT.
›CAUTION: BIRD HAZ. HI INTS JET OPR 25 NM RAD 0-15,000' MON-FRI. BLACK TOP AREAS ADJ TO TWY AND HGR FOR EROSION CTL ONLY, WILL NOT SUPPORT ACFT.
›RSTD: PPR/AIREVAC C559-364-6620. CIV ACFT LDG PMT (CALP) RQRD DSN 949-1727, C559-998-1727. BASE ACES REQ RQRD FOR NON-MIL TSNT DSN 949-3386, C559-998-3386. PRIOR COORD OR FLT ADVSY RQRD FOR AMC AND SKED AIRLIFTS. 24 HR PN RQRD FOR ACFT WITH HAZ CARGO.
›FLUID: SP PRESAIR OXRB (LOX AVBL 1600-2400Z++ MON-FRI ONLY.)
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KNLC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNLC have a METAR?
Yes. KNLC has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KNLC have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KNLC; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KNLC?
KNLC sits at 232 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNLC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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