Beaver County Airport

KBVI / BFP

Beaver Falls, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
0 kt
3 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVI 042215Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC004 12/10 A3016 RMK AO2 T01150095

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,253 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,653 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,253 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,021 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 962 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBVI 041758Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC005 FM050200 15004KT 1 1/2SM -RA BR OVC003 TEMPO 0508/0512 1/2SM FG OVC002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:37Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
02:00Z FM050200
+4h
LIFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Rain, Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BVI
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 4,501 ft 100 ft ASP 93°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
93° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVI

10,721 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.8%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
4%

Beaver County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 20.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.8%
NE
2.2%
E
1.7%
SE
4.7%
S
9.9%
SW
14.4%
W
24%
NW
13.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.7°C
Range: -18°C to 31°C
-18°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,721 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beaver County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBVI
IATA Code: BFP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,253 ft MSL

Location

City: Beaver Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 40.772499°
Longitude: -80.391403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,501 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Beaver County Airport

Overview

Beaver County Airport serves the Beaver Falls area in western Pennsylvania, positioned at 1253 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a 4501-foot asphalt runway (10/28), the facility supports general aviation and regional transportation needs in Beaver County.

Flying Conditions

Weather patterns demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 68.2% of observations recording VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 31°C suggest significant seasonal variation, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.4 knots provide relatively stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location features coordinates at 40.772499, -80.391403, situated in a region with moderate terrain complexity. Wind statistics indicate a consistent westerly wind pattern, with calm conditions present 23.2% of the time and maximum wind speeds reaching 25 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers 100% favorable wind alignment and experiences an average crosswind of just 3.8 knots. Pilots should note September through November represent the most consistently good VFR months, with high visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles and minimal fog presence (0.9% of observations).

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.