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NZFX METAR & TAF Phoenix Airfield

McMurdo StationElevation 18 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFRMore than 1 hour old
Ceiling 2,100 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
130@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,100 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-2,878 ft
-2,896 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0555Z (6:55 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

NZFX is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southeast at 8 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,100 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2100 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
130° at 8 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,100 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
-18°C / -21°C
0°F / -6°F. 3°C spread.
ALTIMETER
28.90 inHg
978.7 hPa, below standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2100 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 OVC RMK

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2A
automated station with observer augmentation
SN
snow
VCNTY
unrecognized remark group
NW-NE
observed: the NW through the NE
SLP783
sea-level pressure 978.3 hPa
RCRNR
unrecognized remark group
GRID30008KT
unrecognized remark group
SDP/HDF
unrecognized remark group
HDP
unrecognized remark group
GRID
unrecognized remark group
NW-NE
observed: the NW through the NE
LAST
last observation before a break in coverage
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0853Z (9:53 PM local) · valid to 0900Z (10:00 PM local)

NZFX forecast starts VFR at 09Z. Worst period is 19Z to 21Z with VFR possible (SN, SN). Best period is 03Z to 09Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature -11°C expected at 0200Z on day 27.
  • Minimum temperature -20°C expected at 1200Z on day 26.
BKN0505,000 ft · 5.6 SM
BKN0505,000 ft
BKN0707,000 ft
0900Z10:00 PM1348Z2:48 AM1836Z7:36 AM2324Z12:24 PM0412Z5:12 PM0900Z10:00 PM

Codes in this report: FEW BKN BECMG 9999 SCT NSW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›METAR is stale (203 minutes old).

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

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 130° at 8 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,100 ft. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for NZFX. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
10,000 x 200 ft
Surface
SNOW
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-2,878 ft
Pressure altitude
1,038 ft
Field elevation
18 ft MSL
Temperature
-18°C (0°F)
Dewpoint
-21°C (-6°F)
Altimeter
28.90 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

The sun does not rise or set here today (continuous daylight or darkness at this latitude).

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Phoenix Airfield is in McMurdo Station. Field elevation 18 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeSmall airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANZFX
CountryAntarctica
Coordinates-77.9564, 166.7667
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

NZWD Williams Field Skiway
7 NM NE
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Wikipedia
↗NZFX on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NZFX have a METAR?
Yes. NZFX has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does NZFX have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for NZFX; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at NZFX?
NZFX sits at 18 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NZFX?
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.