Beaver County Airport

KBVI / BFP

Beaver Falls, US

Last Updated
Apr 19, 07:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
07:35Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
5 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVI 190735Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM -RA BKN026 BKN031 OVC040 08/05 A2995 RMK AO2 T00830046

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,253 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
BKN 3,100 ft AGL
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,853 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,353 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,253 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Beaver County Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 5 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 22:00Z and 02:00Z.

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.

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
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,253 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 692 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBVI 190525Z 1906/2006 31010KT 6SM -SHRA OVC025 FM191000 28010G22KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 1922/2002 6SM -SHRA FM200200 29008KT P6SM BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 310° 10 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
10:00Z FM191000
+3h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

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
Active: 28
4,501 ft 100 ft ASP 93°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVI

13,895 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.6%
MVFR
19.9%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
5%

Beaver County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.6% 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, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 18.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
2.2%
E
1.4%
SE
4.3%
S
10.8%
SW
17.2%
W
23%
NW
12.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.7°C
Range: -18°C to 31°C
-18°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,895 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.