Provo-Utah Lake International Airport

KPVU / PVU

Provo, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPVU 042156Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01670000
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
862 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,497 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,535 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,854 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPVU 041737Z 0418/0518 20007KT P6SM SCT250 FM050200 15005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 FM050600 32019G28KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 FM051100 31015G25KT P6SM -SN OVC025 FM051600 32017KT P6SM -SHSN OVC050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM050200
+4h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+8h
VFR 320° 19 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PVU
13 ✈️
31
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
8,599 ft 150 ft ASP 145°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
18/36 6,614 ft 150 ft ASP 191°
4.3 kt 2.6 kt
31° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPVU

4,280 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.9%
MVFR
6%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
1%

Provo-Utah Lake International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 23.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
3.1%
E
9.2%
SE
15.1%
S
11.5%
SW
6.6%
W
10.9%
NW
13.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.2°C
Range: -9°C to 33°C
-9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,280 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Provo-Utah Lake International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPVU
IATA Code: PVU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,497 ft MSL

Location

City: Provo
Country: US
Latitude: 40.219200°
Longitude: -111.723000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 8,599 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,614 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Provo-Utah Lake International Airport

Overview

Provo-Utah Lake International Airport serves the Provo metropolitan area in Utah, situated at an elevation of 4,497 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways that can accommodate a variety of aircraft operations, with Runway 13/31 providing a substantial 8,599-foot length and Runway 18/36 offering 6,614 feet of pavement.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPVU demonstrate excellent overall VFR flying opportunities, with 91.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences predominantly southeast winds averaging 6.5 knots, with a temperature range from -7°C to 33°C. Pilots can expect particularly favorable VFR conditions during September, October, and December.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 4,497 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 3.1 knots for Runway 13/31 and 4 knots for Runway 18/36. Excellent average visibility of 9.7 statute miles supports consistent visual operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate southeast winds when planning approaches, as the prevailing wind direction is 135 degrees. The substantial runway lengths provide flexibility for various aircraft types, with Runway 13/31 offering particular advantages for longer aircraft. Calm wind conditions occur in 22.6% of observations, further enhancing operational predictability.

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.