Is NZFX VFR or IFR right now?

NZFX is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at NZFX has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 070° at 10 kt, runway 15 gives a 2 kt headwind and 10 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Phoenix Airfield have?

Phoenix Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Field elevation is 18 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at NZFX?

On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 16:53 UTC and sunset at 08:29 UTC; civil twilight ends at 10:50 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Phoenix Airfield

General Aviation Airport · McMurdo Station, U-A, Antarctica

Conditions are good for visual flight at Phoenix Airfield. It's -13°F (feels like -33°F) with 83% humidity. Winds from 070° at 10 kt. Cloud ceiling 8,000 ft.

ICAONZFXIATA—

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

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

Elevation18ft5 m

Longest runway10,000ft3,048 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates-77.96, 166.7777°57'23.0"S 166°46'00.0"E

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 2 d ago

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

-13°F-25°C · Dew -17°FFeels like -33°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

070° @ 10 kt

Visibility6+ sm
Ceiling8,000 ft AGL
Humidity83%
Altimeter28.71 inHg
Pressure972.3 hPa
GustsNone

Few 3,000′Broken 8,000′Broken 18,000′

METAR observation

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RAWSPECI NZFX 020325Z 07010KT 9999 FEW030 BKN080 BKN180 M25/M27 A2871 RMK AO2A GRID24010KT SDG/HDG LAST

Decoded — plain language

Wind070° @ 10 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature-13°F / -25°C

Dew point-17°F · 83% RH

Altimeter28.71 inHg

Ceiling8,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 3,000′, Broken 8,000′, Broken 18,000′

Observed 02 Oct 2026 03:25Z·McMurdo/Phoenix Fld, NZ, AQ·2 d ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 21:00Z – Mon 21:00Z

InitialSun 21:00Zuntil Sun 23:00Z
LIFRWind220° @ 35 G45 ktVis0.12 smSkyObscured, vert. vis 200′WeatherLight snow, blowing snow, hail
Now
BecomingSun 23:00Zuntil Mon 07:00Z
LIFRWind140° @ 15 G25 ktVis0.5 smSkyObscured, vert. vis 200′WeatherLight snow, blowing snow, hail
BecomingMon 07:00Zuntil Mon 14:00Z
LIFRWind060° @ 18 ktVis6+ smSkyObscured, vert. vis 200′WeatherLight snow, low drifting snow
BecomingMon 14:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
LIFRWind180° @ 25 G35 ktVis0.25 smSkyObscured, vert. vis 200′WeatherLight snow, blowing snow, hail
BecomingMon 18:00Zuntil Mon 21:00Z
LIFRWind130° @ 15 ktVis6+ smSkyObscured, vert. vis 200′WeatherLow drifting snow

RAW

TAF NZFX 042056Z 0421/0521 22035G45KT 0200 -SN BLSN VV002 620009 540005 QNH2842INS GRID03035G45KT
  BECMG 0423/0501 14015G25KT 0800 -SN BLSN SCT005 OVC012 620009 510005 QNH2846INS GRID31015G25KT
  BECMG 0507/0509 06018KT 9999 -SN DRSN SCT010 OVC020 600207 QNH2856INS GRID23018KT
  BECMG 0514/0516 18025G35KT 0400 -SN BLSN BKN020 OVC050 620207 QNH2862INS GRID35025G35KT
  BECMG 0518/0520 13015KT 9999 DRSN BKN020 BKN050 QNH2862INS GRID30015KT TXM07/0519Z TNM16/0421Z

Issued 04 Oct 2026 20:56Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

15/33

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind10 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind10 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 22:23 UTC

What is the weather at Phoenix Airfield (NZFX) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Phoenix Airfield. It's -13°F (feels like -33°F) with 83% humidity. Winds from 070° at 10 kt. Cloud ceiling 8,000 ft. (observed 03:25 UTC)
Is NZFX VFR or IFR right now?: NZFX is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at NZFX has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 070° at 10 kt, runway 15 gives a 2 kt headwind and 10 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Phoenix Airfield have?: Phoenix Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Field elevation is 18 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at NZFX?: On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 16:53 UTC and sunset at 08:29 UTC; civil twilight ends at 10:50 UTC.

Runways

1 total

15/33

10,000 ft3,048 × 200 ft · Snow / Ice

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