Edward F Knapp State Airport

KMPV / MPV

Barre/Montpelier, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
20:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
5 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMPV 042051Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP239 T00831044 53004
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,166 ft)
Pressure Alt
874 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 314 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMPV 041732Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM050800 00000KT 5SM BR BKN060 FM051100 00000KT 3SM BR BKN025 FM051700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM050800
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPV
05
23 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,022 ft 100 ft ASP 32°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 5,002 ft 100 ft ASP 152°
1.0 kt 4.9 kt
78° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMPV

6,095 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51.3%
MVFR
33.9%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
4.5%

Edward F Knapp State Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 10% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 35.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
2.2%
E
2.1%
SE
3%
S
14.8%
SW
3.5%
W
9.1%
NW
23.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.5°C
Range: -26°C to 28°C
-26°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 10%
Fog Frequency: 4%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,095 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Edward F Knapp State Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMPV
IATA Code: MPV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,166 ft MSL

Location

City: Barre/Montpelier
Country: US
Latitude: 44.203499°
Longitude: -72.562302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,022 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Edward F Knapp State Airport

Overview

Edward F Knapp State Airport serves the Barre/Montpelier region in Vermont, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 1,166 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 44.203499, -72.562302, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Vermont, supporting various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMPV demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 51.5% of observations. Pilots can expect challenging conditions approximately 48.5% of the time, with Marginal VFR (32.8%), Instrument Flight Rules (10.3%), and Low IFR (5.4%) conditions. Temperature ranges from -25°C to 28°C, with an average of 0.5°C, indicating potential for significant thermal and icing considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways: Runway 05/23 at 4,022 feet and Runway 17/35 at 5,002 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Prevailing winds from the northwest (315°) average 7.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 35.5% of the time. Average visibility is 8 statute miles, though 9.7% of observations show visibility below 3 miles, and 4.5% involve fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Runway 05/23 presents an average crosswind of 6 knots, while Runway 17/35 offers an even more favorable crosswind profile at 4.1 knots. Optimal Visual Flight Rules conditions are most prevalent during autumn months (September, October, November), providing the most consistent flying opportunities.

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.