North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (KNZY)
Medium airport · San Diego, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNZY |
| IATA | NZY |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°41'57" W 117°12'54" 32.69920, -117.21500 |
| Location | San Diego, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,501 ft (2286 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field at a glance
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field is a medium airport in San Diego, California, United States, known to airline systems as NZY. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNZY 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 — 18/36 — offers 8,001 ft (2439 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNZY 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 North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport | KSAN | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field | KNKX | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Brown Field Municipal Airport | KSDM | 26 km (14 NM) |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | MMTJ | 29 km (16 NM) |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport | KCRQ | 48 km (26 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field 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 North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
What is the ICAO code of North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field?
The ICAO identifier of North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field is KNZY, and its IATA code is NZY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field above sea level?
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field located?
The airport lies at 32.6992, -117.2150 — in San Diego, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Diego International Airport, about 4 km away.
Does KNZY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNZY 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 North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field?
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,001 ft (2439 m) with a PEM surface.