Newport News Williamsburg International Airport

KPHF / PHF

Newport News, US

Last Updated
May 15, 00:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
00:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPHF 150054Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM OVC085 15/06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01500061

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 42 ft
OVC 8,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,542 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (42 ft)
Pressure Alt
80 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 90 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPHF 142320Z 1500/1524 32007KT P6SM SCT070 FM150300 30007KT P6SM SCT250 FM151300 31012G20KT P6SM FEW060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM150300
+2h
VFR 300° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM151300
+12h
VFR 310° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PHF
02 ✈️
20
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
6,526 ft 150 ft CON 12°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,003 ft 150 ft CON 57°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPHF

7,131 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
4.4%

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 19.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.2%
NE
11.4%
E
8.2%
SE
1.7%
S
11%
SW
14.9%
W
9.7%
NW
9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.5°C
Range: -9°C to 32°C
-9°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

April May November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,131 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPHF
IATA Code: PHF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Newport News
Country: US
Latitude: 37.131901°
Longitude: -76.492996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,526 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 8,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Newport News Williamsburg International Airport

Overview

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport serves the southeastern Virginia region, located near the cities of Newport News and Williamsburg. Situated at a low elevation of 42 feet MSL, the airport provides medium-sized airport infrastructure for commercial, general aviation, and potentially military traffic in the Hampton Roads area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 15.9% of observations. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 31°C, creating relatively stable flying environments. Wind patterns are typically from the north at an average of 7.5 knots, with calm conditions present 23.7% of the time, which generally supports comfortable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both primary runways (02/20 and 07/25) are concrete and offer substantial length, with 07/25 providing an impressive 8,003 feet of pavement. The airport's geographic location provides relatively consistent wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignments for both primary runways. Low elevation and coastal proximity suggest potential for maritime weather influences.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 4.1-4.5 knots across runways 02/20 and 07/25. Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, though 4.2% of observations show visibility below 3 miles and 3% involve fog conditions. October, November, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.