Is there a ground stop at Pensacola (PNS) right now?

No. As of Oct 15, 04:11 UTC there is no ground stop at PNS. This page updates every minute.

How often does PNS have ground stops?

GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at PNS in the last 90 days, while 791 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.

What causes ground stops at PNS?

Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.

Which air traffic control center handles PNS?

PNS is in the airspace of Jacksonville Center (ZJX), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.

Is weather affecting PNS right now?

There are no weather alerts for the PNS area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).

Which airports are near Pensacola (PNS)?

The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP, 83 mi), New Orleans (MSY, 186 mi) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM, 215 mi). In the last 90 days MSY had 1 ground stop.

What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?

A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

Pensacola (PNS) delays and ground stop status

Pensacola, FL · in Jacksonville Center (ZJX) airspace

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There is no ground stop at PNS as of Oct 15, 04:11 UTC.

Pensacola (PNS, ICAO KPNS) serves Pensacola, FL and sits in Jacksonville Center (ZJX) airspace. Local time there is Thu, 1:41 AM CDT. GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at PNS in the last 90 days, while 791 ground stops were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide, which puts PNS among the quieter airports. Nearby, MSY had 1.

No ground stop at PNS right now

No ground stops, delay programs or reported delays. Updated Oct 15, 04:11 UTC.

Weather nowVFRWind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

Delay outlook · 12 hLow

No notable factors expected to disrupt flights at Pensacola over the next 12 hours

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Departures and arrivals

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Weather at PNS

Current conditions and weather alerts

VFRgood conditions

Wind calm · Vis 10+ mi · No ceiling

METAR KPNS 150353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/20 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02280200

Observed Oct 15, 03:53 UTC (KPNS)

No weather alerts for this airport's area.

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Weather briefing

Clear and calm skies all day

No weather impact

Now: Clear skies with light, variable winds around 5 mph and good visibility.

Later: Clear and calm through the afternoon with light winds shifting to the southeast around noon, staying clear overnight into Thursday morning.

AI-written · may contain mistakes. Written from the latest METAR, TAF and weather alerts. Not for flight planning.

Forecast for PNS

Model forecast in local time (CDT). For official aviation forecasts, see the TAF.

Next 24 hours

Now75°25%
12 AM74°25%
1 AM74°25%
2 AM73°26%
3 AM73°17%
4 AM73°18%
5 AM72°19%
6 AM71°3G109%
7 AM71°310%
8 AM74°37%
9 AM78°34%
10 AM82°43%
11 AM84°41%
12 PM86°51%
1 PM87°6G111%
2 PM87°7G121%
3 PM86°7G171%
4 PM85°7G171%
5 PM82°72%
6 PM79°53%
7 PM77°44%
8 PM76°34%
9 PM75°25%
10 PM75°15%

Wind in knots (arrow shows where it blows) · chance of rain or snow

TodaySunny · wind to 4 kt69° / 90°
ThuSunny · wind to 7 kt71° / 87°
FriSunny · wind to 15 kt67° / 88°

Sunrise 6:50 AM Sunset 6:18 PM

TAF summary

Terminal forecast for PNS, valid 15/0000Z to 16/0000Z (UTC)

15/0000Z–1500Z
21003KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR
15/1500Z–0000Z · From
10005KT · 6+ mi · SKC
VFR

Decoded table and raw TAF

PNS history, forecast and airspace

Ground stops at PNS

Recorded by GroundStop.app, last 90 days

Last 30 days: 0
Last 90 days: 0
Average length: —
Longest: —

Forecast for PNS (TAF)

Issued 14/2320Z · valid 15/0000Z to 16/0000Z · times are UTC (Z)

When	Change	Category	Wind	Visibility	Clouds	Weather
15/0000Z–1500Z	Base	VFR	21003KT	6+ mi	SKC	—
15/1500Z–0000Z	From	VFR	10005KT	6+ mi	SKC	—

TAF KPNS 142320Z 1500/1524 21003KT P6SM SKC FM151500 10005KT P6SM SKC

White outline: Jacksonville Center. Open the live map

Other airports in Jacksonville Center

CAEColumbia Metropolitan CHSCharleston DABDaytona Beach ECPNorthwest Florida Beaches JAXJacksonville MYRMyrtle Beach SAVSavannah/Hilton Head TPATampa

About Pensacola

PNS at a glance

IATA / FAA code: PNS
ICAO code: KPNS
Location: Pensacola, FL, United States
Coordinates: 30.4734° N, 87.1866° W
Time zone: America/Chicago · now Thu, 1:41 AM CDT
ATC center (ARTCC): Jacksonville Center (ZJX)
Ground stops, last 90 days: 0

Airports near PNS

Straight-line distance from PNS

ECP Northwest Florida Beaches
Panama City, FL · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
83 mi
134 km
MSY New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · live ground stop status · 1 ground stop in 90 days
186 mi
300 km
BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
Birmingham, AL · live ground stop status · 0 ground stops in 90 days
215 mi
346 km

PNS ground stop FAQ

Is there a ground stop at Pensacola (PNS) right now?: No. As of Oct 15, 04:11 UTC there is no ground stop at PNS. This page updates every minute.
How often does PNS have ground stops?: GroundStop.app has not recorded a ground stop at PNS in the last 90 days, while 791 were recorded at 66 other airports nationwide.
What causes ground stops at PNS?: Common causes are thunderstorms, low ceilings and visibility, strong winds, high traffic volume, equipment outages and runway closures.
Which air traffic control center handles PNS?: PNS is in the airspace of Jacksonville Center (ZJX), one of the US Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Is weather affecting PNS right now?: There are no weather alerts for the PNS area. Current conditions are VFR (wind calm · vis 10+ mi · no ceiling).
Which airports are near Pensacola (PNS)?: The closest airports with pages on GroundStop.app are Northwest Florida Beaches (ECP, 83 mi), New Orleans (MSY, 186 mi) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth (BHM, 215 mi). In the last 90 days MSY had 1 ground stop.
What is the difference between a ground stop and a ground delay program?: A ground stop halts departures to an airport entirely until it is lifted. A ground delay program lets flights depart but assigns them later departure times to meter arrivals.

New to this? What is a ground stop? · Ground stop vs. ground delay program