Barkley Regional Airport

KPAH / PAH

Paducah, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:02Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
04:02Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5 kt
160°
3 SM
Visibility
4,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPAH 050402Z 16005KT 3SM -TSRA BR SCT031 BKN049 BKN065 18/17 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0008 T01830167 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 410 ft
SCT 3,100 ft AGL
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
BKN 6,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,510 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,310 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,910 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (410 ft)
Pressure Alt
328 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 786 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPAH 050359Z 0504/0524 21008KT 2SM BR VCTS OVC035CB FM050500 21008KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC035 TEMPO 0508/0511 4SM TSRA BR OVC015CB FM051500 20011KT 6SM SHRA BR OVC015 FM052100 22010KT P6SM BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:09Z BASE
+0h
IFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist
05:00Z FM050500
+1h
VFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
15:00Z FM051500
+11h
MVFR 200° 11 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PAH
04
22
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,499 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
2.2 kt 4.5 kt
116° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,500 ft 150 ft ASP 139°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPAH

4,851 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.9%
MVFR
17.1%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
3.8%

Barkley Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 31.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 31.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.6%
NE
9.1%
E
8.2%
SE
5%
S
8.4%
SW
12.1%
W
5%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.1°C
Range: -16°C to 36°C
-16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,851 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Barkley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPAH
IATA Code: PAH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 410 ft MSL

Location

City: Paducah
Country: US
Latitude: 37.060799°
Longitude: -88.773804°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,499 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Barkley Regional Airport

Overview

Barkley Regional Airport serves the Paducah metropolitan area in western Kentucky, situated at an elevation of 410 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region, featuring two asphalt runways that support a variety of general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPAH demonstrate consistently favorable flying environments, with VFR conditions prevailing 71.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 36°C create diverse operational conditions, while prevailing southwest winds at an average of 6.1 knots contribute to generally stable flight environments. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly during January, September, and October.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (04/22 and 14/32) offers operational flexibility with runways measuring 6,499 and 5,500 feet respectively. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind conditions (3.6-3.9 knots), which provides consistent landing and takeoff opportunities. The geographic location at coordinates 37.060799, -88.773804 positions the airport in a relatively flat regional landscape.

Approach Considerations

Wind patterns strongly favor both runways, with southwest winds (225°) predominating and calm conditions occurring 34.1% of the time. Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, with only 2.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate occasional fog events (3.3% occurrence) and prepare accordingly, particularly during transitions between seasonal temperatures.

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.