Beaver County Airport

KBVI / BFP

Beaver Falls, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 03:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
03:55Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVI 100355Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM OVC008 24/21 A2997 RMK AO2 T02380211

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,253 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,053 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Beaver County Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist, Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,253 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,201 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,582 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBVI 092335Z 1000/1024 18007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 FM100300 18006KT P6SM BKN015 FM100800 21006KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC008 FM101400 23008KT P6SM BKN015 FM101800 24008G17KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 1020/1024 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
08:00Z FM100800
+4h
IFR 210° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
14:00Z FM101400
+10h
MVFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BVI
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
4,501 ft 100 ft ASP 93°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVI

17,955 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.3%
MVFR
17.7%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
4.6%

Beaver County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 18.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
3.1%
E
1.5%
SE
5%
S
10.4%
SW
16.9%
W
21.1%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.3°C
Range: -18°C to 33°C
-18°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

June September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 17,955 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beaver County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBVI
IATA Code: BFP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,253 ft MSL

Location

City: Beaver Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 40.772499°
Longitude: -80.391403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,501 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Beaver County Airport

Overview

Beaver County Airport serves the Beaver Falls area in western Pennsylvania, positioned at 1253 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a 4501-foot asphalt runway (10/28), the facility supports general aviation and regional transportation needs in Beaver County.

Flying Conditions

Weather patterns demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 68.2% of observations recording VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 31°C suggest significant seasonal variation, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.4 knots provide relatively stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location features coordinates at 40.772499, -80.391403, situated in a region with moderate terrain complexity. Wind statistics indicate a consistent westerly wind pattern, with calm conditions present 23.2% of the time and maximum wind speeds reaching 25 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers 100% favorable wind alignment and experiences an average crosswind of just 3.8 knots. Pilots should note September through November represent the most consistently good VFR months, with high visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles and minimal fog presence (0.9% of observations).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.