Porter County Municipal Airport

KVPZ / VPZ

Valparaiso, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:32Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
10:32Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
50°
6 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KVPZ 041032Z AUTO 05006KT 6SM BR OVC009 03/01 A3019 RMK AO2 T00280006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 770 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,670 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (770 ft)
Pressure Alt
508 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -747 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.5°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VPZ
09 ✈️
27
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
18/36 4,000 ft 75 ft ASP 183°
4.1 kt 4.4 kt
133° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KVPZ

5,178 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.6%
MVFR
28.1%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
2.4%

Porter County Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 9.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
7.2%
E
9.6%
SE
6.1%
S
11.2%
SW
15.7%
W
22.5%
NW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -21°C to 32°C
-21°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,178 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Porter County Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KVPZ
IATA Code: VPZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 770 ft MSL

Location

City: Valparaiso
Country: US
Latitude: 41.453999°
Longitude: -87.007103°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Porter County Municipal Airport

Overview

Porter County Municipal Airport serves the Valparaiso area in northwestern Indiana, providing essential aviation infrastructure for general aviation and regional transportation. Located at an elevation of 770 feet MSL, the airport offers two paved runways capable of supporting a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Porter County Municipal Airport demonstrate significant VFR flying opportunities, with 62.6% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -21°C to 32°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. The prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8.7 knots provide generally stable flying conditions, with September through November offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 09/27 at 7,000 feet and Runway 18/36 at 4,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.6 and 6.4 knots respectively. The airport's moderate elevation and geographical location suggest relatively predictable wind and visibility patterns.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally good visibility conditions, with an average of 8.7 statute miles and only 4.3% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Crosswind landing considerations are minimal, with both runways offering consistent wind alignments. Pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced conditions, as 9.4% of observations report IFR conditions and 3.1% report low IFR.

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.