Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport

KMFD / MFD

Mansfield, US

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:52Z

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Weather Source: Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (KMFD)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
13:52Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
9 kt
160°
4 SM
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMFD 061352Z 16009KT 4SM BR OVC003 13/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213 T01330133

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,297 ft
OVC 300 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,597 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
978 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,297 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,065 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,136 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMFD 061136Z 0612/0712 17005KT 1SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0612/0615 1/2SM FG FM061500 19010KT 3SM BR BKN005 FM061800 19011KT P6SM BKN015 FM062100 19012KT P6SM BKN035 FM070600 19014G21KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:07Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM061500
+1h
IFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
18:00Z FM061800
+4h
MVFR 190° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
21:00Z FM062100
+7h
VFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

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°
3.7 kt 8.2 kt
114° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
9,001 ft 150 ft ASP 136°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMFD

5,645 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55%
MVFR
29.8%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
4.9%

Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 133 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 133 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
8%
NE
5%
E
4.3%
SE
6.3%
S
19.1%
SW
20.8%
W
20.9%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.6°C
Range: -23°C to 29°C
-23°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,645 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.