Is NCMH VFR or IFR right now?

NCMH is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at NCMH has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 130° at 3 kt, runway 14 gives a 3 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Manihiki Island Airport have?

Manihiki Island Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,937 ft (1,200 m). Field elevation is 11 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at NCMH?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:25 UTC and sunset at 04:39 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:00 UTC.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Manihiki Island Airport

General Aviation Airport · Manihiki Island, U-A, Cook Islands

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Manihiki Island Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 89°F) with 94% humidity. Winds from 130° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,500 ft.

ICAONCMHIATAMHX

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-11--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation11ft3 m

Longest runway3,937ft1,200 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates-10.38, -16110°22'51.3"S 160°59'57.9"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 11 d ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

81°F27°C · Dew 79°FFeels like 89°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

130° @ 3 kt

Visibility12.4 sm
Ceiling1,500 ft AGL
Humidity94%
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Pressure1011 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 1,500′Broken 2,400′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR NCMH 231430Z AUTO 13003KT 20KM BKN015/// BKN024/// 27/26 Q1011

Decoded — plain language

Wind130° @ 3 kt

Visibility12.4 sm

Temperature81°F / 27°C

Dew point79°F · 94% RH

Altimeter29.85 inHg

Ceiling1,500 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyBroken 1,500′, Broken 2,400′

Observed 23 Sep 2026 14:30Z·Cook Isl/Manihiki Arpt, , CK·11 d ago

Runway winds

14/32

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:27 UTC

What is the weather at Manihiki Island Airport (NCMH) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Manihiki Island Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 89°F) with 94% humidity. Winds from 130° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,500 ft. (observed 14:30 UTC)
Is NCMH VFR or IFR right now?: NCMH is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at NCMH has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 130° at 3 kt, runway 14 gives a 3 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Manihiki Island Airport have?: Manihiki Island Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,937 ft (1,200 m). Field elevation is 11 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at NCMH?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:25 UTC and sunset at 04:39 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:00 UTC.

Runways

1 total

14/32

3,937 ft1,200 × — ft · UNK

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

ManihikiNDB

380 kHz0.2 NM289° W

Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point

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