Thief River Falls Regional Airport

KTVF / TVF

Thief River Falls, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
19:56Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
5 kt
360°
--
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTVF 041956Z AUTO 36005KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 01/00 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00060000 FZRANO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,119 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,319 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,119 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,097 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -314 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KTVF 041723Z 0418/0518 03006KT 1/4SM FZFG VV002 FM042000 36009KT 1SM BR VV005 TEMPO 0420/0422 1/4SM FZFG VV002 FM042200 36015KT 3SM BR OVC007 FM051000 02009KT 1/2SM FZFG VV002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:53Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 30° 6 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
22:00Z FM042200
+2h
IFR 360° 15 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TVF
03 ✈️
21
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
4,997 ft 75 ft ASP 39°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
13/31 6,503 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
3.5 kt 3.5 kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTVF

5,447 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.8%
MVFR
27.2%
IFR
10.2%
LIFR
7.8%

Thief River Falls Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -33°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.8%
NE
3.9%
E
8.4%
SE
10.3%
S
16.7%
SW
9.4%
W
13.1%
NW
23.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -4.1°C
Range: -33°C to 31°C
-33°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,447 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Thief River Falls Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTVF
IATA Code: TVF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,119 ft MSL

Location

City: Thief River Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 48.065701°
Longitude: -96.184998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,997 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,503 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Thief River Falls Regional Airport

Overview

Thief River Falls Regional Airport serves the northeastern Minnesota region, located in Pennington County at an elevation of 1,119 feet MSL. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Thief River Falls area, supporting regional aviation needs with two paved runways capable of handling various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KTVF demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 56.2% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 26.6% of observations. Temperature ranges from -33°C to 31°C, presenting challenging winter and summer operating environments, with prevailing northwest winds averaging 10.6 knots and occasionally reaching 31 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 03/21 at 4,997 feet and Runway 13/31 at 6,503 feet, offering substantial operational flexibility. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 7.7 knots and 5.4 knots respectively, indicating generally favorable wind conditions for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal VFR conditions are most consistent during autumn months (September, October, November), with average visibility around 8.7 statute miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 4.8% of observations and be prepared for occasional fog events, which occur in 2.4% of recorded weather conditions.

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.