Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport

KMFD / MFD

Mansfield, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:27Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
07:27Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
10 kt
330° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KMFD 100727Z AUTO 33010G22KT 10SM BKN015 BKN036 22/19 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T02170194 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,297 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,797 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,897 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 10 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 19°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. 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: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 07:00Z and 09:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
970 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,297 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,305 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,456 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMFD 100540Z 1006/1106 19012KT P6SM BKN015 TEMPO 1007/1009 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA OVC022CB FM100900 23008KT P6SM VCSH BKN008 FM101300 24008KT 4SM BR BKN008 FM101500 24008KT P6SM SCT014 FM101600 25009KT P6SM SCT023 SCT045 FM102200 24010G18KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
09:00Z FM100900
+2h
IFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
13:00Z FM101300
+6h
IFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM101500
+8h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MFD
05
23
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,795 ft 150 ft ASP 46°
2.4 kt 9.7 kt
76° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
9,001 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMFD

8,526 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.9%
MVFR
25.4%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
5%

Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 133 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 133 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.1%
N
10.1%
S
20.8%
W
18.6%
NE
5.4%
NW
9.1%
SE
6.1%
SW
19.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.8°C
Range: -23°C to 30°C
-23°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

June September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,526 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMFD
IATA Code: MFD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,297 ft MSL

Location

City: Mansfield
Country: US
Latitude: 40.821400°
Longitude: -82.516602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,795 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 9,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport

Overview

Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport serves as a significant medium-sized airport located in Mansfield, Ohio, situated at an elevation of 1,297 feet MSL. The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: a 6,795-foot runway (05/23) and a 9,001-foot runway (14/32), providing versatile operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 56.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions and an additional 27.8% showing marginal VFR. The wind profile is characterized by westerly prevailing winds at an average of 9 knots, with temperature ranges from -21°C to 29°C. September, October, and November historically offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runways provide excellent wind coverage, with both 05/23 and 14/32 demonstrating 100% favorable wind alignments. Average crosswind components are relatively mild, measuring 4.9 knots for runway 05/23 and 6.5 knots for runway 14/32. Visibility averages 8.6 statute miles, with only 4.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the airport's consistent westerly wind patterns and robust runway infrastructure. With low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (15.4% combined IFR and LIFR), pilots can generally expect good approach visibility. Fog is present in only 2.6% of observations, further supporting consistent operational reliability.

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.