Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

KTRI / TRI

Blountville, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 05:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
05:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
3 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTRI 270553Z 00000KT 3SM BR FEW001 SCT250 21/21 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02110211 10272 20206 55003 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,519 ft
FEW 100 ft AGL
SCT 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,619 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,519 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 25,000 feet and 3 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 3 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 100 ft, scattered at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Fog. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Fog between 06:00Z and 10:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
964 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,519 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,467 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,552 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

View Full TAF
Raw TAF
TAF KTRI 270538Z 2706/2806 00000KT 3SM BR FEW050 SCT250 TEMPO 2706/2710 1/2SM FG FEW001 FM271200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC025 FM271500 30005KT P6SM SCT035 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:14Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Mist
12:00Z FM271200
+6h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
15:00Z FM271500
+9h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
TRI
05
23
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 8,030 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
42° angle
09/27 4,442 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
89° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTRI

10,753 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.3%
MVFR
13.4%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
2.5%

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 45.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.9%
N
7%
S
4.1%
W
16.6%
NE
2.3%
NW
4.9%
SE
2%
SW
14.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.6°C
Range: -21°C to 36°C
-21°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 10,753 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTRI
IATA Code: TRI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,519 ft MSL

Location

City: Blountville
Country: US
Latitude: 36.475201°
Longitude: -82.407401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,030 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 4,442 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

Overview

Tri-Cities Regional Airport serves the northeastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia region, situated in Blountville at an elevation of 1,519 feet MSL. The airport provides a critical transportation hub for the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations with two paved runways that offer substantial landing capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KTRI demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 78.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly originate from the west at an average of 6.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 48.8% of the time. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 30°C suggest significant seasonal variation, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 8,030 feet and Runway 09/27 at 4,442 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions (3.5kt and 3.3kt respectively). The elevated terrain at 1,519 feet MSL may require additional performance considerations for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently good visibility averaging 9.1 statute miles, with only 4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Fog occurs in 5.3% of observations, which is relatively low. Both runways offer flexible approach options, with Runway 05/23 providing the longer landing surface and potentially more favorable for larger aircraft.

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.