Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

KPKB / PKB

Parkersburg (Williamstown), US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:29Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
01:29Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
140°
7 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPKB 050129Z 14004KT 7SM BKN005 BKN017 OVC024 13/12 A3012 RMK AO2 T01330122

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 858 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,358 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,558 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,258 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (858 ft)
Pressure Alt
656 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 622 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPKB 050058Z 0501/0524 18006KT 6SM -RA BKN025 TEMPO 0501/0503 4SM -RA BKN015 FM050600 VRB03KT 4SM -RA BR BKN010 WS015/22035KT FM051200 20005KT 6SM -RA BKN013 FM051400 20005KT P6SM VCSH BKN012 FM051700 21007G14KT P6SM VCSH BKN026 FM052000 22008G17KT P6SM VCSH BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Rain
06:00Z FM050600
+5h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain, Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+11h
IFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKB
03
21
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,781 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
1.9 kt 3.5 kt
118° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,000 ft 150 ft ASP 95°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPKB

4,797 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
20.9%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
3.4%

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 30.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.8%
NE
4.6%
E
5.4%
SE
3.8%
S
10.8%
SW
12.4%
W
20.5%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.8°C
Range: -20°C to 32°C
-20°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,797 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPKB
IATA Code: PKB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 858 ft MSL

Location

City: Parkersburg (Williamstown)
Country: US
Latitude: 39.345100°
Longitude: -81.439201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,781 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

Overview

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport serves the Parkersburg and Williamstown area as a medium-sized airport situated at 858 feet above mean sea level. Located in West Virginia with coordinates 39.345100, -81.439201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the mid-Ohio Valley region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPKB demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 70% of the time. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 32°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the west at an average of 7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.1% of the time, which generally supports stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 03/21 measuring 6,781 feet and Runway 10/28 measuring 4,000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components around 4 knots. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility occurring during 3.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 5.7% of observations with fog present. The airport's wind characteristics and runway configurations provide flexible approach options, with westerly winds being the most prevalent environmental condition.

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

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.