Calhoun County Airport

KPKV

Port Lavaca, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 23:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
23:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
9 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPKV 292335Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM FEW250 28/23 A2978 RMK AO2 T02750233

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 32 ft
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,032 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Calhoun County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 25,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 9 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 25,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
190 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,758 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKV
05
23
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,700 ft 60 ft GRS 55°
0.8 kt 9.0 kt
85° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,004 ft 75 ft ASP 144°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPKV

14,963 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
2.1%

Calhoun County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
9.4%
E
10.2%
SE
24.3%
S
26.4%
SW
3.1%
W
1.2%
NW
2.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.5°C
Range: -4°C to 38°C
-4°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 14,963 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calhoun County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPKV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Lavaca
Country: US
Latitude: 28.653999°
Longitude: -96.681297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,700 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Calhoun County Airport

Calhoun County Airport (KPKV) is located in Port Lavaca, US at an elevation of 32 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 14/32), with the longest at 5,004 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,963 weather observations shows KPKV maintains VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KPKV come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 20.5°C (69°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.61 to 30.68 inHg (1003-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,963 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.