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ZSNJ/NKG METAR & TAF Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Nanjing, Jiangsu ProvinceElevation 49 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR58 min old
No ceiling, visibility 3.11 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
VRB@2
steady
VISIBILITY
3.11 SM
5 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-437 ft
-486 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2200Z (6:00 AM local) · 58 min old

ZSNJ is currently MVFR. Winds are variable in direction at 2 knots. Visibility is 3.11 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: mist. The main issue is mist reported.

WIND
Variable at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
3.11 statute miles
5 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
NSC
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
13°C / 13°C
55°F / 55°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: BR

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2102Z (5:02 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (8:00 AM local)

ZSNJ forecast starts IFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 00Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 24°C expected at 0600Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 17°C expected at 2100Z on day 26.
IFR
0000Z8:00 AM0448Z12:48 PM0936Z5:36 PM1424Z10:24 PM1912Z3:12 AM0000Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: BR SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Mist reported.

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 variable at 2 kt, visibility 3.11 SM, ceiling none. 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
2 runways · crosswind ranking
NESW06240725VRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 ktVRB 2 kt
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

06/24
Dimensions
11,811 x 148 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
07/25
Dimensions
11,810 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-437 ft
Pressure altitude
-211 ft
Field elevation
49 ft MSL
Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Dewpoint
13°C (55°F)
Altimeter
30.18 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

Sunset
0922Z 5:22 PM
Sunrise
2215Z 6:15 AM
Loggable night
0947Z (5:47 PM local) → 2150Z (5:50 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0922Z (5:22 PM local) → 2215Z (6:15 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1022Z (6:22 PM local) → 2115Z (5:15 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

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Field elevation 49 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAZSNJ / NKG
RegionJiangsu Province
CountryChina
Coordinates31.7350, 118.8659
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.25
NANJING APP
APP
126.25
ATIS
ATIS
121.7
NANJING GND
GND
118.85
NANJING TWR
TWR

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.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

ZSHC Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
121 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗ZSNJ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ZSNJ have a METAR?
Yes. ZSNJ has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ZSNJ have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ZSNJ; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at ZSNJ?
ZSNJ sits at 49 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ZSNJ?
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.