Vero Beach Regional Airport

KVRB / VRB

Vero Beach, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
08:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
6 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KVRB 230853Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM FEW044 SCT065 OVC080 21/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02110139 55007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
FEW 4,400 ft AGL
SCT 6,500 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,424 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,524 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,024 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vero Beach Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 6 knots. Runway 12L/30R is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (24 ft)
Pressure Alt
-149 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 577 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KVRB 230528Z 2306/2406 10005KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 SCT300 FM231500 11013KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 SCT150 FM231900 10013G22KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150 FM240000 12007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT080 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM231500
+6h
VFR 110° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM231900
+10h
VFR 100° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
1.5 kt 5.8 kt
104° angle
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 12L
3,504 ft 75 ft ASP 111°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 12R
7,314 ft 100 ft ASP 111°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KVRB

6,377 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.1%
MVFR
13.6%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
1.6%

Vero Beach Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.5% 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: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 16.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
13%
E
19.6%
SE
6.8%
S
3.8%
SW
5.1%
W
11.6%
NW
10.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.5°C
Range: -3°C to 32°C
-3°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

November February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,377 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.