Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

KPKB / PKB

Parkersburg (Williamstown), US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 19:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
19:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
9 kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPKB 101953Z 24009KT 10SM BKN033 29/21 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02940211 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 858 ft
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,158 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,300 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 9 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3300 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (858 ft)
Pressure Alt
866 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,752 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPKB 101722Z 1018/1118 24008KT P6SM BKN015 FM102000 24008KT P6SM BKN035 FM102300 24008KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB FM110100 21004KT P6SM SCT200 FM111400 23007KT P6SM SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
23:00Z FM102300
+3h
MVFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM110100
+5h
VFR 210° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKB
03
21
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,781 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
7.1 kt 5.5 kt
142° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
4,000 ft 150 ft ASP 95°
6.9 kt 5.8 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 - KPKB

7,677 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.1%
MVFR
18%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
3.4%

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 27.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
4.2%
E
4.9%
SE
3.8%
S
14.2%
SW
14%
W
17.4%
NW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -20°C to 32°C
-20°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

June October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,677 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPKB
IATA Code: PKB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 858 ft MSL

Location

City: Parkersburg (Williamstown)
Country: US
Latitude: 39.345100°
Longitude: -81.439201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,781 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

Overview

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport serves the Parkersburg and Williamstown area as a medium-sized airport situated at 858 feet above mean sea level. Located in West Virginia with coordinates 39.345100, -81.439201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the mid-Ohio Valley region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPKB demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 70% of the time. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 32°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the west at an average of 7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.1% of the time, which generally supports stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 03/21 measuring 6,781 feet and Runway 10/28 measuring 4,000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components around 4 knots. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility occurring during 3.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 5.7% of observations with fog present. The airport's wind characteristics and runway configurations provide flexible approach options, with westerly winds being the most prevalent environmental condition.

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
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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.