State College Regional Airport

KUNV / SCE

State College, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
01:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KUNV 050153Z VRB03KT 10SM -RA FEW055 21/21 A3000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,239 ft
FEW 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,739 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

State College Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,500 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 4.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 21°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 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 21:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KUNV 050524Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT030 BKN100 FM050900 00000KT 1SM BR SCT030 BKN100 FM051300 21004KT P6SM BKN040 FM051700 23005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC040 PROB30 0521/0603 3SM TSRA OVC040CB FM060300 00000KT 5SM BR OVC012 FM060500 00000KT 3SM BR OVC008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Mist
09:00Z FM050900
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM051300
+7h
VFR 210° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
17:00Z FM051700
+11h
VFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

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 6,701 ft 150 ft ASP 52° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KUNV

10,807 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.9%
MVFR
19.4%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
3.5%

State College Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 108 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 108 kt
Calm Winds: 28.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.1%
N
4.1%
S
7.2%
W
24.4%
NE
6.3%
NW
10.7%
SE
1.8%
SW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.8°C
Range: -19°C to 34°C
-19°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,807 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.