Tyndall Air Force Base

KPAM / PAM

Panama City, US

Last Updated
Jun 9, 20:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
100°
10 SM
Visibility
18,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPAM 092055Z 10005KT 10SM BKN180 30/23 A3008 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT SE SLP189 T03030229 57020 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
BKN 18,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tyndall Air Force Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 18,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 5 knots. Runway 13L/31R is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 18000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 20:00Z and 22:00Z.

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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-156 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,648 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPAM 091900Z 0919/1101 18009KT 9999 SCT080 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0920/0922 8000 -SHRA BKN050 BECMG 0921/0922 VRB06KT 9999 SCT050 QNH3001INS TX29/0920Z TN25/1011Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PAM
13L ✈️
31R
13R ✈️
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 13L
10,004 ft 200 ft CON 134°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 13R
9,135 ft 150 ft PEM 134°
4.3 kt 2.5 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 - KPAM

8,453 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.6%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
4.6%

Tyndall Air Force Base typically experiences VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.2%
N
14.5%
S
15.6%
W
9.2%
NE
14.1%
NW
6%
SE
6.7%
SW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.9°C
Range: -5°C to 33°C
-5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

June October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,453 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tyndall Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPAM
IATA Code: PAM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Panama City
Country: US
Latitude: 30.069599°
Longitude: -85.575401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 10,004 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 9,135 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Tyndall Air Force Base

Tyndall Air Force Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Tyndall Air Force Base (KPAM) is a medium airport located near Panama City, Florida, serving military aviation operations. Situated at a low elevation of 17 feet MSL, the base provides strategic capabilities for air defense and training missions in the southeastern United States.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 80.7% of the time, with the most favorable flying weather occurring in October, September, and November. The base experiences a moderate temperature range from 0°C to 33°C, with an average of 18.2°C, and typically calm winds at 12.1% of observations, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 7.4 knots.

Notable Features

Both primary runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and consistent average crosswinds of 5 knots. The airport's location near the Gulf Coast provides relatively stable visibility, with an average of 9.5 statute miles and minimal occurrences of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can anticipate good approach conditions with only 4.4% IFR and 4% LIFR reports. The parallel runway configuration allows for flexible operations, with both runways 13L/31R (10,004 ft concrete) and 13R/31L (9,135 ft pavement) providing substantial landing options with consistent wind characteristics.

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.