Northeast Philadelphia Airport

KPNE / PNE

Philadelphia, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 02:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
02:20Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
8 kt
240° G21 kt
0.141 km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPNE 050220Z 24008G21KT 4SM RA BR FEW015 BKN050 OVC070 24/22 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/0203 WSHFT 0141 P0008 T02390217 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 120 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,620 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,120 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,120 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Northeast Philadelphia Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,000 feet and 0.141 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 8 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is severely reduced to 0.141 km, likely due to fog, mist, or precipitation. Special VFR or an IFR clearance may be required. The ceiling is 5000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 22 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Showers Rain, Mist, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain, Mist between 02:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (120 ft)
Pressure Alt
8 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,117 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPNE 050224Z 0502/0524 24012G20KT 6SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB OVC060 TEMPO 0502/0505 4SM SHRA BR SCT025 OVC050 FM050500 VRB02KT 5SM BR BKN200 FM051200 21006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN200 FM052300 12005KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 12 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
05:00Z FM050500
+3h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+10h
VFR 210° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PNE
06
24 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 48°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
15/33 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPNE

11,848 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.4%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
5.8%
LIFR
3.1%

Northeast Philadelphia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 14.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.1%
N
10.4%
S
5%
W
19%
NE
9.2%
NW
15.2%
SE
3.6%
SW
14.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -15°C to 36°C
-15°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,848 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Northeast Philadelphia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPNE
IATA Code: PNE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 120 ft MSL

Location

City: Philadelphia
Country: US
Latitude: 40.082406°
Longitude: -75.010614°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Northeast Philadelphia Airport

Overview

Northeast Philadelphia Airport serves as a critical general aviation facility located in the northeastern quadrant of Philadelphia. Situated at 120 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the metropolitan area. Its medium-sized classification and two paved runways support diverse aircraft operations in the greater Philadelphia region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with approximately 79% of observations reporting clear weather. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -15°C to 30°C, which demands careful preflight planning and consideration of performance impacts. Wind conditions are primarily western, averaging 8.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots and calm periods occurring 16.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel asphalt runways: Runway 06/24 at 7,000 feet and Runway 15/33 at 5,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and modest average crosswind components of 4.9 and 5.8 knots respectively. The airport's geographical positioning provides relatively consistent wind patterns that support predictable approach and departure conditions.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal considerations reveal November, September, and October as the most favorable VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility (below 3 miles in only 1.7% of observations). Pilots should anticipate potential marginal conditions, with IFR and LIFR conditions collectively representing approximately 6.6% of recorded weather observations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.