Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

KPKB / PKB

Parkersburg (Williamstown), US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 06:11Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
06:11Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPKB 100611Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM SCT021 BKN027 BKN032 23/21 A2997 RMK AO2 T02280211

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 858 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,958 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,558 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,058 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 09:00Z and 13:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (858 ft)
Pressure Alt
806 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,972 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPKB 100533Z 1006/1106 21006KT P6SM FEW012 BKN025 OVC035 TEMPO 1006/1009 BKN012 FM100900 22006KT 6SM -SHRA BR VCTS BKN008CB TEMPO 1009/1013 4SM -SHRA BR BKN012 FM101300 22008G16KT P6SM VCTS BKN012CB FM101600 23008G16KT P6SM BKN025 FM101900 23008G16KT P6SM SCT035 FM102200 23006KT P6SM SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:16Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 210° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
09:00Z FM100900
+3h
LIFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
13:00Z FM101300
+7h
MVFR 220° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKB
03
21 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
6,781 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
10/28 4,000 ft 150 ft ASP 95°
1.3 kt 4.8 kt
105° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPKB

7,606 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.2%
MVFR
17.8%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
3.4%

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 28% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 28%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.9%
N
5.6%
S
13.8%
W
17.5%
NE
4.3%
NW
8.1%
SE
3.8%
SW
13.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -20°C to 32°C
-20°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

June October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,606 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPKB
IATA Code: PKB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 858 ft MSL

Location

City: Parkersburg (Williamstown)
Country: US
Latitude: 39.345100°
Longitude: -81.439201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,781 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

Overview

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport serves the Parkersburg and Williamstown area as a medium-sized airport situated at 858 feet above mean sea level. Located in West Virginia with coordinates 39.345100, -81.439201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the mid-Ohio Valley region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPKB demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 70% of the time. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 32°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the west at an average of 7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.1% of the time, which generally supports stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 03/21 measuring 6,781 feet and Runway 10/28 measuring 4,000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components around 4 knots. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility occurring during 3.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 5.7% of observations with fog present. The airport's wind characteristics and runway configurations provide flexible approach options, with westerly winds being the most prevalent environmental condition.

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
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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.