Vero Beach Regional Airport

KVRB / VRB

Vero Beach, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
12 kt
80°
8 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KVRB 041553Z 08012KT 8SM BKN012 BKN025 OVC045 23/20 A3026 RMK AO2 RAB32E51 SLP247 P0000 T02280200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
BKN 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 4,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,224 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,524 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,524 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1024 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (24 ft)
Pressure Alt
-329 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 637 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VRB
04
22
12L ✈️
30R
12R ✈️
30L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,974 ft 100 ft ASP 36°
8.6 kt 8.3 kt
44° angle
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 12L
3,504 ft 75 ft ASP 111°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 12R
7,314 ft 100 ft ASP 111°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KVRB

4,941 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
2%

Vero Beach Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 18.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.5%
NE
12.7%
E
13.7%
SE
5.2%
S
3.6%
SW
5.5%
W
14.2%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 20°C
Range: -3°C to 32°C
-3°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

November February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,941 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vero Beach Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KVRB
IATA Code: VRB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City: Vero Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 27.655600°
Longitude: -80.417901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,974 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12L/30R
Length: 3,504 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 7,314 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vero Beach Regional Airport

Overview

Vero Beach Regional Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located on Florida's Treasure Coast, situated near the Atlantic Ocean in Indian River County. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Vero Beach metropolitan area, supporting general aviation, training, and regional transportation needs. Its strategic location and three asphalt runways make it a significant regional aviation facility.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 80% of observations indicating clear weather and only 4.4% IFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent northerly winds averaging 7.6 knots, with temperature ranges from 2°C to 32°C. November through January offer the most consistently favorable flying conditions, with minimal weather disruptions and stable atmospheric patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features three parallel runways with varying lengths, offering flexible operational capabilities for different aircraft types. At 24 feet mean sea level, the airport's low elevation ensures minimal terrain-related challenges. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions around 4.7-4.9 knots, supporting predictable landing and takeoff scenarios.

Approach Considerations

With consistently low crosswind components and multiple runway options, pilots have excellent approach flexibility at Vero Beach Regional Airport. The longest runway (12R/30L at 7,314 feet) provides ample length for most aircraft types. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with rare instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring in only 2.5% of observations) and minimal fog presence (2.3% of observations).

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.