KNTU/NTU METAR & TAF Oceana Naval Air Station
Virginia Beach, VirginiaElevation 23 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR53 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
010@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-1,006 ft
-1,029 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR
Decoded observation
KNTU is currently VFR. Winds are from the north at 4 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.
WIND
10° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
10°C / 9°C
50°F / 48°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.36 inHg
1028.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.
REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP284
sea-level pressure 1028.4 hPa
T01000094
precise temperature 10.0°C, dew point 9.4°C
CHINO
ceiling-height sensor not operating
RWY
observed: runway
05R
unrecognized remark group
VISNO
visibility sensor not operating
RWY
observed: runway
5R
unrecognized remark group
$
station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST
TAF timeline
KNTU forecast starts VFR at 07Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.
- Maximum temperature 18°C expected at 1900Z on day 26.
- Minimum temperature 10°C expected at 0900Z on day 26.
0700Z3:00 AM1148Z7:48 AM1636Z12:36 PM2124Z5:24 PM0212Z10:12 PM0700Z3:00 AM
FAA: no delays reported at NTU.
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 10° at 4 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests monday sunny, high near 68F, low near 48F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Sunny | 68/48 | N 7 kt | – | 0% | |
| Tuesday | Sunny | 66/54 | N 10 kt | – | 0% | |
| Wednesday | Mostly Sunny | 66/56 | NE 10 kt | – | 2% | |
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny | 69/56 | NE 5 kt | – | 2% | |
| Friday | Sunny | 69/56 | N 4 kt | – | 1% | |
| Saturday | Partly Sunny | 68/59 | NE 7 kt | – | 4% | |
| Sunday | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 70 | E 9 kt | – | 23% |
Source: National Weather Service (office AKQ). Forecast issued 0749Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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4 runways · crosswind ranking
WIND USED
010° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 05L3 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
05L
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
05R
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
32R
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
32L
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
14L
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
14R
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt L
23R
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
23L
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
05L/23R
RWY 05L42°T
RWY 23R222°T
05R/23L
RWY 05R42°T
Approach lightsALSF1
RWY 23L222°T
Approach lightsALSF1
14L/32R
RWY 14L134°T
RWY 32R314°T
14R/32L
RWY 14R134°T
RWY 32L314°T
Approach lightsALSF1
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
-1,006 ft
Pressure altitude
-417 ft
Field elevation
23 ft MSL
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Dewpoint
9°C (48°F)
Altimeter
30.36 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
2215Z 6:15 PM
Sunrise
1121Z 7:21 AM
Loggable night
2241Z (6:41 PM local) → 1055Z (6:55 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2215Z (6:15 PM local) → 1121Z (7:21 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2315Z (7:15 PM local) → 1021Z (6:21 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
Oceana Naval Air Station is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Field elevation 23 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNTU / NTU
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.8207, -76.0335
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.9
Oceana Approach Control
APPR
31.76
ATIS
ATIS
25.44
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.6
Oceana Departure Control
DEP
33.64
GND
GND
672.3
ATCOM
MISC
28.49
BASE OPS
OPS
38.74
PMSV METRO
PMSV
127.075
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY
KNTU traffic patterns
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
0
AVG OPS/DAY
1
Operations trend (2 days)
Busiest day: Wed · Busiest month: Jul
FLEET MIX
Mostly turboprop aircraft.
TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›B190 (Turboprop) · ~0 landings/mo
›T34T (Unknown) · ~0 landings/mo
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
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ALSO OLS.
›RSTD: PPR RQR 48 HR PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR ALL NON-OCEANA BASED ACFT DSN 433-2161/2163, C757-433-2161/ 2163. STA TO FINAL LDG ONLY 0300-1200Z++, SUN 0000-1800Z++. VICE FINAL LDG ONLY 0400-1200Z++, SUN 0400-1800Z++.
›RSTD: SUN ALL FIXED WING AND HEL FLT ABV 1000 FT ARR/DEP MUST FILE IFR FLT PLAN. VFR/SPECIAL VFR COPTER ROUTE MANDATORY FOR ALL HEL FLTS AT OR BLW 1000 FT.
›TRAN ALERT - NO ON/OFF BASE TRNSP AVBL.
›RMKS: ALL PLN SERVICES HAVE BEEN CONSOLIDATED WITH NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FIELD. FLT PLANS SHOULD BE FAXED TO DSN 565-9680, C757-445-9680. TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF FLIGHT PLANS CALL NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FIELD FLIGHT PLANNING SUPERVISOR AT DSN 262-3419, C757-322-3419/3429.
›RSTD PPR ALL NON-OCEANIA BASED ACFT DSN 433-2161/2163, C757-433-2161/2163 STRAIGHT-IN APCH TO FINAL LDG ONLY 0300-1200Z++, SUN 0300-1800Z++.
›SUN ALL FIXED WING AND HEL FLIGHT ABV 1000 FT ARR/DEP NTU MUST FILE IFR FLT PLAN. VFR/SPECIAL VFR HEL ROUTE MANDATORY FOR ALL HEL FLTS AT OR BLW 1000 FT.
›CSTMS/AG/IMG AVBL OCEANA NAS BASED TACTICAL ACFT ONLY. REQUIRE 48 HR PRIOR NOTICE TO BASE OPS. AIRCREW RQR TO REMAIN IN ACFT UNTIL RLSD BY CUSTOMS.
›MISC: NS NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FLD COORD ALL FLT PLANNING SVCS. FLT PLANS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO KNGU.FLTPLNG.FCT@NAVY.MIL OR FAXED TO DSN 565-9680, C757 445-9680. TO CFM RECEIPT OF FLT PLANS CALL NS NORFOLK, CHAMBERS FLD FLT PLANNING SUPERVISOR AT DSN 262-3419/3429, C757 322-3419/3429.
›CLASS D AND CLASS E-EXT AVAIL 0500-0459Z++ SUN-SAT EXC BY NOTAM. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT INFO.
›JA SU: (NC-10C) (NC-108)(MSU-200) CTC AIR OPS DUTY OFFICER TO ENSURE AVBL.
›ACLS AVBL MON-FRI 1400-0430Z++.
›TFC PAT: SIMULTANEOUS LDG/DEP ARE CONDUCTED ON PARL RWY LCTD 700 FT APART. EXTV JET TRNG OCEANA NAS/FENTRESS NALF. REDUCED RWY SEPN STD IN EFF USN/USMC ACFT. DUR PEAK PERIODS EXP ONE APCH TO FULL STOP LDG.
›TRAN ALERT: TRAN LINE 1230-0330Z++ MON-FRI; 1300-2300Z++ SAT, SUN, AND HOL. LTD PRK/STOR FAC. DUR PEAK PERIODS EXTV DELAY IN TRAN SVG. JOSAC/NALO HAVE PRIORITY. NO LAV SVC OR POTABLE WATER AVBL.
›OLS.
›OIL: UNAVAIL.
›FLUID: SP LHOX LOX, UNAVAIL WKENDS & HOL.
›RWY 05L OVRN LEN: 1002 FT. RWY 05R OVRN LEN: 986 FT. RWY 14L OVRN LEN: 999 FT. RWY 23L OVRN LEN: 150 FT. RWY 23R OVRN LEN: 151 FT. RWY 32L OVRN LEN: 50 FT. RWY 32R OVRN LEN: 50 FT.
›TFC PAT BREAK-1500. SIMULTANEOUS LDG/DEP ARE CONDUCTED ON PARL RWY LOCATED 700 FT APART.
›OVRN SFC RWY 32L AND 32R: ASP.
›OVRN SFC RWY 23L AND 23R: PEM.
›EXTV JET TRNG OCEANA NAS/FENTRESS NALF. REDUCED RWY SEPN STD IN EFFECT USN/USMC ACFT. DUR PEAK PERIODS EXPT ONE APCH TO FULL STOP LDG.
›DRG PEAK PERIODS EXPECT ONE APCH TO FULL STOP LDG.
›FOR CIVIL ACFT LANDING PERMIT (CALP) INFO CTC AFLD MGR C757-433-2318/2161.
›FUEL: J5. NO FUEL SVC 0430-0530Z++. LTD FUEL SVC AVBL 0330-0430Z++ AND 0530-1230Z++ DUE PERS RSTD. TRAN HOT PIT AVBL 1300-0330Z++ MON-FRI, PPR; UNAVBL WKEND/HOL.
›OLS.
›MISC: HUFFER AIR START SVCS UNAVBL TO TSNT ACFT. USE CTN, PARASAILING WILL TAKE PLACE ALG THE COAST FM NTU R-350 TO NTU R-160 FM COASTLINE TO 3 NM, SFC-400 FT DALGT AND VMC ONLY FM 1 APR TIL 30 OCT. ALL SFCS WIP GRASS CUTTING ALG RWYS AND TWYS.
›A/D USE CTN PARASAILING WILL TAKE PLACE ALONG THE COAST FROM NTU 350 CW 160 FROM COASTLINE TO 3 NM. SFC-400 FT. DAYTIME AND VMC ONLY. FROM 1 APR UNTIL 30 OCT.
›DURING VMC ALL DEP AND PRACTICE INST APCH FLY RWY HDG AND DO NOT EXCEED 1000 FT UNTIL PAST DEP END DUE EXTV OVERHEAD TFC.
›OLS.
›ALSO OLS.
›OLS.
›OLS.
›OLS.
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›TWY A3, FEEDER TWY FROM A TWY TO RAMP AREA, 1ST FEEDER TWY SOUTH OF FUEL PITS.
›HANGAR 145 AND REVISE RAMP AREA EXTENDING SE CORNER OF RAMP FROM JUST SOUTH OF FUEL PITS TO APRX THE END OF THE OVER RUNS.
›CSTMS/AG/IMG: AVBL OCEANA NAS BASED TACTICAL ACFT ONLY. RQR 48 HR PN TO BASE OPS. AIRCREW RQR TO REMAIN IN ACFT TIL RELEASED BY CSTMS.
›NS ABTMT: STRICT COMPLIANCE RQR WITH PROGRAM OUTLINED IN FLIP AP/1 SUPPL ARPT RMK.
›SERVICE-A-GEAR: A-G NML RIGGED ALL RWY EXC INBOARD RWY SHORTFIELD ARRESTING GEAR.
›HOOK E28(B) (1476 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1412 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1461 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1414 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1435 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1506 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1454 FT).
›HOOK E28(B) (1476 FT).
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNTU have a METAR?
Yes. KNTU has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KNTU have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KNTU; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KNTU?
KNTU sits at 23 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNTU?
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.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.