Beech River Regional Airport

KPVE

Darden, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 21:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
21:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
8 kt
330°
10 SM
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPVE 292115Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM OVC035 19/15 A2994 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 488 ft
OVC 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,988 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beech River Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 8 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (488 ft)
Pressure Alt
466 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,063 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PVE
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
6,000 ft 100 ft CON 11°
6.1 kt 5.1 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 - KPVE

11,907 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.9%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
1%

Beech River Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 36.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
5.5%
E
1.4%
SE
2%
S
23.2%
SW
8.3%
W
4%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,907 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beech River Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPVE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 488 ft MSL

Location

City: Darden
Country: US
Latitude: 35.656399°
Longitude: -88.195396°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Beech River Regional Airport

Beech River Regional Airport (KPVE) is located in Darden, US at an elevation of 488 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 6,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 11,907 weather observations, KPVE experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KPVE come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (36.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, December, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 11.7°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.44 to 30.59 inHg (997-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,907 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.