Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ)
Medium airport · Mountain View, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Moffett Federal Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNUQ |
| IATA | NUQ |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°24'58" W 122°2'56" 37.41610, -122.04900 |
| Location | Mountain View, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 9,197 ft (2803 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 8,121 ft (2475 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moffett Federal Airfield at a glance
Moffett Federal Airfield is a medium airport in Mountain View, California, United States, known to airline systems as NUQ. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNUQ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14L/32R — offers 9,197 ft (2803 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNUQ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Moffett Federal Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Airport | KPAO | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | KSJC | 12 km (6 NM) |
| San Carlos Airport | KSQL | 21 km (11 NM) |
| San Francisco International Airport | KSFO | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | KOAK | 37 km (20 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moffett Federal Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Moffett Federal Airfield can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Moffett Federal Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Moffett Federal Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Moffett Federal Airfield is KNUQ, and its IATA code is NUQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moffett Federal Airfield above sea level?
Moffett Federal Airfield sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moffett Federal Airfield located?
The airport lies at 37.4161, -122.0490 — in Mountain View, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palo Alto Airport, about 8 km away.
Does KNUQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNUQ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Moffett Federal Airfield?
Moffett Federal Airfield has 2 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 9,197 ft (2803 m) with a CON surface.