Accomack County Airport

KMFV / MFV

Melfa, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
06:55Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
120°
5 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMFV 050655Z AUTO 12004KT 5SM BR CLR 06/05 A3020 RMK AO2 T00550046
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (47 ft)
Pressure Alt
-246 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,315 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
MFV
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
 5,004 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 4.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMFV

10,538 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.4%
MVFR
9.3%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
4.1%

Accomack County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 18.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
7.3%
E
5.2%
SE
3.5%
S
12.4%
SW
10.5%
W
10.7%
NW
17.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -12°C to 29°C
-12°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

January November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,538 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Accomack County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMFV
IATA Code: MFV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Melfa
Country: US
Latitude: 37.646900°
Longitude: -75.761101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
120°@4kt
Density Alt
47ft, 6°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Accomack County Airport

Accomack County Airport (KMFV/MFV) is located in Melfa, US at an elevation of 47 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 5,004 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 10,538 weather observations shows KMFV maintains VFR conditions 81.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KMFV come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 6.6°C (44°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.37 to 30.69 inHg (995-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,538 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.