Corvallis Municipal Airport

KCVO / CVO

Corvallis, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
270°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCVO 042156Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM -RA FEW045 SCT050 BKN070 10/06 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE21B41 SLP189 P0000 T01000056

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 250 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,750 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,250 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,250 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (250 ft)
Pressure Alt
78 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -462 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CVO
10
28 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,245 ft 75 ft ASP 112°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
18/36 5,900 ft 150 ft ASP 187°
0.7 kt 6.0 kt
83° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCVO

6,325 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.8%
MVFR
17.3%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
20.4%

Corvallis Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.9% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 5.6% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 39.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.3%
NE
4.5%
E
3%
SE
5.7%
S
22.1%
SW
4%
W
8.6%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -7°C to 32°C
-7°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 12.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,325 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Corvallis Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCVO
IATA Code: CVO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 250 ft MSL

Location

City: Corvallis
Country: US
Latitude: 44.497200°
Longitude: -123.290001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,245 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,900 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Corvallis Municipal Airport

Overview

Corvallis Municipal Airport serves the Willamette Valley region in Oregon, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the city of Corvallis. Located at an elevation of 250 feet MSL, the airport offers medium-sized facilities with two paved runways supporting general aviation and regional operations. Its strategic location and dual runway configuration provide flexibility for aircraft movements in varying conditions.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect diverse weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating 55.4% of the time. The airport experiences significant meteorological variation, including periods of marginal (17.2%) and instrument (7%) flight conditions. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 32°C, with prevailing southern winds averaging 6.6 knots and occasional calm periods affecting 36.7% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: 10/28 measuring 3,245 feet and 18/36 extending 5,900 feet. Both runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The terrain surrounding Corvallis Municipal Airport is characteristic of the Willamette Valley, offering relatively flat approaches with minimal terrain challenges.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind conditions are generally mild, with average crosswind components of 4.9 knots on runway 10/28 and 3 knots on runway 18/36. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 11.8% of observations reporting fog. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions for planning purposes.

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.