Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City HeliportPrivate

NBV · KNBV · Panama City, FL · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
10 ft MSL
Longest runway
390 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at KNBV. Nearby reporting stations: KECP (11 NM), KPAM (11 NM), KDTS (40 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:09 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:05 AM11:05Z
Sunrise06:29 AM11:29Z
Sunset06:45 PM23:45Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:09 PM00:09Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:09 PM → 06:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:45 PM → 05:29 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

PAM 133.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PAM · Tyndall TACAN 133.70 · 64X r307° / 11.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for KNBV — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KNBV / NBV
Coordinates
30.1752, -85.7525
Elevation
10 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1600
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1980/07
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
U.S. GOVERNMENT (NAVY)
NAVAL COASTAL SYSTEMS CENTER, PANAMA CITY, FL
Manager
COMMANDING OFFICER
NAVAL COASTAL SYSTEMS CENTER, PANAMA CITY, FL
904-234-4288
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • RSTD: PPR FOR TRANS ACFT. CTC AIR OPS OFFICER DSN 436-5985/4405, C850-235-5985/850-234-4405. FOR PPR AND HELIPORT OPR AND CRS RULES PACK.
  • NO TRANSIENT MAINT AVBL; LIMITED PARKING.
  • CTC HELI CTL ON 135.675/354.6 FOR WINDS, ALTIMETER, GREEN OR RED DECK INFO.
  • FOR CD CTC TYNDALL APCH AT 850-283-2900 OR 850-283-3353, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting

  • FOR LGTS PHONE 904-234-4288.

Obstructions

  • 48' PLINE 1200' NORTHWEST.

Attendance

  • ATTENDANT AVBL OTHER TIMES ON REQ V436-4288/4287.

Nearby airports

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About KNBV

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NBV · KNBV) is a heliport in Panama City, FL, at 10 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 390 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNBV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KNBV have a control tower?

No. Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KNBV?

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City has 1 runway; the longest is 390 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KNBV?

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City is in Panama City, FL, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1752, -85.7525.

More about KNBV

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KNBV in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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