KNKX METAR
Current observed weather at Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) (NKX · KNKX), San Diego, CA, elevation 477 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1555Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 1555Z
VFRMETAR KNKX 051555Z VRB06KT 7SM FEW180 16/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01610139 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
4 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 1014.3 hPa, temperature 16.1°C, dew point 13.9°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP143 | Sea level pressure 1014.3 hPa | Measurement |
| T01610139 | Temperature 16.1°C, dew point 13.9°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| $ | Station is due for maintenance | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | Variable at 6 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 7 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Few at 18,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 16°C (61°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 14°C (57°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 2°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.97 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1655Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | 5,000 ft | 18°C |
| 1755Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | — |
| 1855Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | 4,300 ft | 22°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | 4,500 ft | 24°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | Variable at 3 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 24°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | 260° at 8 kt | 7 SM | 15,000 ft | 25°C |
| 2255Z | VFR | 240° at 9 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 2355Z | VFR | 280° at 7 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 0055Z | VFR | 280° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 0155Z | VFR | 270° at 5 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 0355Z | VFR | 050° at 4 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0455Z | VFR | 050° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 0555Z | VFR | 070° at 4 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 18°C |
| 0655Z | VFR | 080° at 5 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 0755Z | MVFR | 060° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 2,000 ft | — |
| 0855Z | MVFR | 060° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 2,200 ft | — |
| 0955Z | VFR | 080° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 1055Z | MVFR | 080° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 1,700 ft | — |
| 1155Z | VFR | 070° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 1255Z | VFR | 050° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 1255Z | VFR | 050° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 1455Z | VFR | 060° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | — |
| 1555Z | VFR | Variable at 6 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 16°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KNKX?
The 5 Nov 2026 1555Z observation at Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) reads: METAR KNKX 051555Z VRB06KT 7SM FEW180 16/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01610139 $ Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1014.3 hPa, temperature 16.1°C, dew point 13.9°C.
Is KNKX VFR right now?
Miramar MCAS (Joe Foss Field) is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KNKX METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KNKX
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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