Calhoun County Airport

KPKV

Port Lavaca, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
14 kt
150°
9 SM
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPKV 122235Z AUTO 15014KT 9SM BKN016 BKN025 OVC036 24/23 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N RAE2152B2212E2222 CIG 015V020 BKN016 V SCT P0000 T02440233

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 32 ft
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 3,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,632 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,632 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,532 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,632 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Calhoun County Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,600 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 14 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 1600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
-51 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,037 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKV
05
23
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,700 ft 60 ft GRS 55°
1.2 kt 13.9 kt
95° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,004 ft 75 ft ASP 144°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPKV

13,743 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.7%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
2.3%

Calhoun County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 8.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.5%
NE
9.6%
E
10.3%
SE
22.7%
S
25.3%
SW
3.3%
W
1.3%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.2°C
Range: -4°C to 38°C
-4°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 13,743 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calhoun County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPKV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Lavaca
Country: US
Latitude: 28.653999°
Longitude: -96.681297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,700 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Calhoun County Airport

Calhoun County Airport (KPKV) is located in Port Lavaca, US at an elevation of 32 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 14/32), with the longest at 5,004 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,743 weather observations shows KPKV maintains VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KPKV come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 14/32 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 September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 20.2°C (68°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.61 to 30.68 inHg (1003-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,743 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.