State College Regional Airport

KUNV / SCE

State College, US

Last Updated
May 15, 02:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
02:35Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
9 kt
310° G15 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KUNV 150235Z AUTO 31009G15KT 10SM OVC019 08/04 A2991 RMK AO2 T00800041

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,239 ft
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,139 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

State College Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 9 knots with gusts to 15 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 14 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1900 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,239 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,247 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 704 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KUNV 142339Z 1500/1524 29009KT P6SM VCSH OVC020 FM151000 32008KT P6SM BKN030 FM151500 32009KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
10:00Z FM151000
+8h
VFR 320° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UNV
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
6,701 ft 150 ft ASP 52°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KUNV

9,157 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.5%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
4%

State College Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 108 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 108 kt
Calm Winds: 29.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.8%
NE
6%
E
2%
SE
1.4%
S
7.2%
SW
14%
W
25.8%
NW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -19°C to 30°C
-19°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

May October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,157 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

State College Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KUNV
IATA Code: SCE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,239 ft MSL

Location

City: State College
Country: US
Latitude: 40.849374°
Longitude: -77.848520°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,701 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About State College Regional Airport

Overview

State College Regional Airport serves Centre County, Pennsylvania, located near Penn State University. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1239 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Pennsylvania's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 23.4% of observations. Temperatures range widely from -18°C to 30°C, with an average of 4.8°C, indicating significant seasonal variation that requires careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 06/24, 6701 feet long with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly (270°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots, and calm conditions occur 32.1% of the time, which can impact landing and takeoff strategies.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.1 knots. Optimal VFR flying conditions are most consistent in October, September, and November, with excellent visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.