Northeast Philadelphia Airport

KPNE / PNE

Philadelphia, US

Last Updated
May 15, 08:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
08:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
10 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPNE 150854Z 30010KT 10SM BKN060 OVC100 11/06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01110056 55001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 120 ft
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,120 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,120 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Northeast Philadelphia Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 10 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (120 ft)
Pressure Alt
218 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -233 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPNE 150522Z 1506/1606 30005KT P6SM SCT050 OVC080 FM151400 33014G22KT P6SM BKN050 FM152200 34005KT P6SM FEW050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
14:00Z FM151400
+5h
VFR 330° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 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 7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 48°
3.1 kt 9.5 kt
108° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 140°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPNE

9,856 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.1%
MVFR
13.4%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
3.6%

Northeast Philadelphia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 14.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
9.8%
E
8%
SE
3.7%
S
5.1%
SW
14.2%
W
18.2%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

May November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 9,856 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

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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.