Naples Municipal Airport

KAPF / APF

Naples, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
100°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPF 042253Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02830228 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Naples Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 6 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
-75 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,487 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAPF 042051Z 0421/0518 27007KT P6SM VCTS SCT035CB FM050000 12004KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 FM051500 25007KT P6SM FEW025 SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+1h
VFR 120° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APF
05
23
14 ✈️
32
NE
SW

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
3.4 kt 5.0 kt
56° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
NE/SW 1,850 ft 100 ft TURF 44°
3.4 kt 5.0 kt
56° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAPF

7,799 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89%
MVFR
6.7%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
2.1%

Naples Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, November, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 11.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.6%
N
9.7%
S
4.7%
W
10.8%
NE
23.9%
NW
8.8%
SE
6%
SW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.4°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

July November June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,799 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Naples Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAPF
IATA Code: APF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Naples
Country: US
Latitude: 26.152599°
Longitude: -81.775299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway NE/SW
Length: 1,850 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Naples Municipal Airport

Overview

Naples Municipal Airport serves the southwest Florida region as a medium-sized airport located in Naples, Florida. Positioned at 8 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 26.152599, -81.775299, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the metropolitan area and surrounding Collier County. Its three runways offer flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Naples Municipal Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying environments, with 90.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds typically originate from the northeast at an average of 6.9 knots, with a maximum recorded speed of 23 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 34°C, with an average of 22.9°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: two asphalt surfaces (05/23 at 6600ft and 14/32 at 5000ft) and one turf runway at 1850ft. Both primary runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.3 knots for runway 05/23 and 5.2 knots for runway 14/32. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during November, September, and January, which represent the airport's best VFR months. The prevailing northeast winds at 45 degrees provide consistent approach conditions. With only 2.2% of observations reporting LIFR conditions and minimal fog occurrences (1.5%), the airport generally offers reliable approach and landing opportunities.

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.