Miller Field

KVTN / VTN

Valentine, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
05:52Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
13 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KVTN 050552Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP091 T00940006 10172 20072 402111072 58004
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
922 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,596 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,724 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,627 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KVTN 050520Z 0506/0606 19010KT P6SM FEW200 FM051300 18012KT P6SM SCT250 FM051900 17019G28KT P6SM SCT250 FM060500 21007KT P6SM SCT150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM051300
+7h
VFR 180° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VTN
03
21 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
2,807 ft 50 ft ASP 36°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
14/32 4,700 ft 100 ft ASP 145°
9.2 kt 9.2 kt
45° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KVTN

4,663 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.5%
MVFR
11.9%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
2.8%

Miller Field typically experiences VFR conditions 78.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 6.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.9%
NE
5.6%
E
6.9%
SE
4.5%
S
13.7%
SW
13.4%
W
17.6%
NW
19.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -24°C to 33°C
-24°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,663 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Miller Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KVTN
IATA Code: VTN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,596 ft MSL

Location

City: Valentine
Country: US
Latitude: 42.856211°
Longitude: -100.549192°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2,807 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,700 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Miller Field

Overview

Miller Field serves Valentine, Nebraska as a medium-sized airport situated at 2,596 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 42.856211, -100.549192, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two asphalt runways supporting different aircraft operational needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions 75.9% of the time, with northwest winds averaging 9.8 knots. Temperature ranges widely from -23°C to 33°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year, with October, November, and January presenting the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate exceptional wind alignment, with 03/21 and 14/32 experiencing 100% favorable wind conditions. The airport's elevation at 2,596 feet MSL and surrounding terrain characteristics contribute to its wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring 6.9% of the time and maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 37 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 (2,807 ft) and Runway 14/32 (4,700 ft) offer pilots flexible approach options with manageable crosswind components averaging 6.7 and 5.1 knots respectively. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with only 2.3% of observations showing reduced visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 1.2%.

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.