Beech River Regional Airport

KPVE

Darden, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4 kt
Variable G12 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPVE 292235Z AUTO VRB04G12KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A2992 RMK A01

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beech River Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 4 knots with gusts to 12 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 13°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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (488 ft)
Pressure Alt
496 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,093 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PVE
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 6,000 ft 100 ft CON 11° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPVE

11,907 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.9%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
1%

Beech River Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 36.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
5.5%
E
1.4%
SE
2%
S
23.2%
SW
8.3%
W
4%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,907 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beech River Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPVE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 488 ft MSL

Location

City: Darden
Country: US
Latitude: 35.656399°
Longitude: -88.195396°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Beech River Regional Airport

Beech River Regional Airport (KPVE) is located in Darden, US at an elevation of 488 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 6,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 11,907 weather observations, KPVE experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KPVE come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (36.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, December, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 11.7°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.44 to 30.59 inHg (997-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,907 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.