Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

KSHD / SHD

Weyers Cave, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
07:35Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
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Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSHD 050735Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 05/05 A3016 RMK AO2 P0001 T00540054

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,201 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,401 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,201 ft)
Pressure Alt
969 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 57 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SHD
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,002 ft 150 ft ASP 38°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
38° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSHD

10,915 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.6%
MVFR
8.8%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
2.7%

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 39.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
6.3%
E
2%
SE
2.3%
S
14.6%
SW
10.9%
W
9.4%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.7°C
Range: -18°C to 30°C
-18°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

January November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,915 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSHD
IATA Code: SHD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,201 ft MSL

Location

City: Weyers Cave
Country: US
Latitude: 38.263802°
Longitude: -78.896400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

Overview

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (KSHD) serves the Weyers Cave area in Virginia, situated at an elevation of 1201 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a 6002-foot asphalt runway, it provides important aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 87.5% of observations showing favorable weather. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -14°C to 30°C, with an average temperature of 7.8°C. Wind patterns are characterized by a southern prevailing direction at an average of 6.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 39.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location offers a moderate climate with consistent visibility averaging 9.6 statute miles. Terrain and elevation suggest a relatively stable flying environment, with only 1.2% of observations reporting fog and minimal instances of reduced visibility (0.7% below 3 statute miles).

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 provides excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. October, November, and January typically offer the best VFR conditions, providing optimal flying opportunities for pilots using this regional airport.

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.