NZSP METAR & TAF Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station Airport

Amundsen-Scott South Pole StationElevation 9,300 ftMedium airport

CURRENT STATUS

LIFRMore than 1 hour old

Ceiling 600 ft, visibility 0.99 SM, snow.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

LIFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

010@13

steady

VISIBILITY

0.99 SM

1.6 km

CEILING

600 ft

lowest BKN/OVC

DENSITY ALT

5,743 ft

-3,557 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1750Z (6:50 AM local) · More than 1 hour old

NZSP is currently LIFR. Winds are from the north at 13 knots. Visibility is 0.99 statute mile. The ceiling is 600 feet AGL. Reported weather: ice crystals, blowing snow, mist. Main concerns: Ceiling 600 ft AGL. Visibility 0.99 SM.

WIND

10° at 13 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

0.99 statute miles

1.6 km, very low (LIFR).

CEILING & SKY

Ceiling 600 ft

Lowest broken or overcast layer.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

-48°C

-54°F.

ALTIMETER

28.18 inHg

954.3 hPa, below standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

SN, BR, LOW CIG, LOW VIS

Snow reported.

Codes in this report: BR OVC RMK CIG

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REMARKS: DECODED

CIG

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VRY

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THN

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CLN

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AIR

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36016KT

wind from 360° at 16 kt

ALL

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WNDS

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GRID

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SDF/HDP

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are LIFR.

›Low ceiling: 600 ft AGL.

›Low visibility: 0.99 SM.

›Snow reported.

›Mist reported.

›METAR is stale (234 minutes old).

›No TAF available for this airport.

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 LIFR, wind from 10° at 13 kt, visibility 0.99 SM, ceiling 600 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: low visibility; high density altitude; icing risk.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

Low visibilityMETAR

Visibility 0.99 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

High density altitudeMETAR

Density altitude about 5,743 ft (field elevation 9,300 ft). Expect reduced climb performance and a longer takeoff roll.

Icing riskMETAR

Precipitation with freezing or near-freezing temperatures. Structural and induction icing are possible.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

1 runway · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

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65 kt

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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

010° at 13 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 20T6 kt headwind · 11 kt crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

20T

HEAD

6 kt

CROSS

11 kt R

BEST

02T

HEAD

6 kt tail

CROSS

11 kt L

X-WIND

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail

02T/20T

Dimensions

12,013 x 220 ft

Surface

SNOW

Lighting

Lighted

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

5,743 ft

Pressure altitude

11,040 ft

Field elevation

9,300 ft MSL

Temperature

-48°C (-54°F)

Altimeter

28.18 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

Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station Airport is in Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. Field elevation 9,300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

TypeMedium airport

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATANZSP

CountryAntarctica

Coordinates-90.0000, -1.0000

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Control towerNon-towered

FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.2

MCMURDO CNTR

CNTR

218.2

INTL DISTRESS

MISC

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

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Wikipedia

↗NZSP on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does NZSP have a METAR?

Yes. NZSP has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does NZSP have a TAF?

When NZSP issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.

What is the field elevation at NZSP?

NZSP sits at 9,300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NZSP?

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.