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Sunset · VFR only
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KMQI · Dare County Regional
Manteo, NC · Roanoke Island · Elev 13 ft
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Ops Limits — KMQI
FAA CoW J550 · 14 CFR 91.311
Min ceiling1,500 ft AGL
Min visibility3 SM
Crosswind ≥ 20 ktNO-GO
Crosswind 15–20 ktEXTREME caution
Crosswind 10–15 ktCAUTION
Crosswind < 10 ktNegligible
Gust tolerance15 kt spread max
TailwindRunway NO-GO
Pickup runwaysRWY 05 & 23 only
Pickup drift alertXW > 10 kt
Convection < 5 miNO-GO
TurbulenceNot a no-go factor
Runway Risk Engine — Live Crosswind Analysis
05
23
17
35
Convective Distance Warning System
Convective Distance
Estimated distance to nearest storm cell in miles
miles
MONITOR
0510152060+ mi
NO-GO
< 5 mi
Ops suspended immediately
EXTREME
5–10 mi
Imminent threat — RTB ready
HIGH RISK
10–15 mi
Monitor closely, plan RTB
CAUTION
15–20 mi
Heightened awareness
MONITOR
> 20 mi
Continue ops, update regularly
5-Day Outlook — Outer Banks
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Launch Early. Finish Before the Heat.
Best window 0800–1230 before coastal thermals and sea breeze intensify. After 1400 expect elevated gust spread along the beach corridor. VB corridor typically sees visibility reduction by late afternoon. Update convective distance before every sortie — storms can develop rapidly offshore May–September.
KNTU · NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA · Elev 23 ft
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Route: KNTU → Oceano (L52)
Virginia Beach coastal southbound
DepartureKNTU / NAS Oceana
DestinationOceano Airport (L52)
Key hazardChesapeake Bay crossing
Airspace watchDC SFRA boundary
Restricted areasR-6604 / P-40
Min ceiling1,500 ft AGL enroute
Min vis3 SM all checkpoints
5-Day Outlook — Virginia Beach
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Coastal Marine Conditions
OBX Coastal Waters
Pamlico Sound · Atlantic nearshore
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VA Beach Coastal Waters
Atlantic coastal · Hampton Roads
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