Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (KMFD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport in Mansfield, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (KMFD) is a regional airport serving Mansfield, OH at 1,297 ft. KMFD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32), longest 9,001 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMFD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 3/4 statute mile, sky obscured at 200 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
SPECI KMFD 130934Z 20005KT 3/4SM R32/P6000FT BR VV002 20/20 A2995 RMK AO2 T02000200 $
What changed at KMFD?
Since the 0852Z (4:52 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 1.25 SM to 0.75 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KMFD
KMFD is currently LIFR with winds from 200° at 5 knots, visibility 3/4 statute mile, and a 200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 1,297 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMFD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 6,819 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 14 | 9,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 9,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 05 | 6,819 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling 2,300 ft → 200 ft.
KMFD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport in Mansfield, OH: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMFD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMFD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 0933/FL020/TP E75L/SK B003 OVC/RM DURC
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0933Reported at 09:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK B003 OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 12 MILE FINAL/TM 0932/FL032/TP B753/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH RIDE
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12 MILE FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0932Reported at 09:32 UTC.FL032Altitude: 3,200 ft MSL.TP B753Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTH RIDETurbulence: smooth ride.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO/TM 0833/FL390/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 390/RM ZOB
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0833Reported at 08:33 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 39…Turbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop 390.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV RWY 22L FINAL/TM 0541/FLDURD/TP A20N/WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES OUT AND 040
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 22L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0541Reported at 05:41 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES O…Weather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMFD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMFD reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 56 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 23
- 50%
- 14
- 22%
- 05
- 17%
- 32
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0533Z (1:33 AM EDT)
TAF KMFD 130533Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM130700 VRB02KT 3SM BR BKN004 FM131000 00000KT 1/4SM FG BKN004 FM131400 26007KT P6SM BKN015 FM131700 27010KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1318/1323 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM132300 23007KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMFD
- IATA
- MFD
- FAA LID
- MFD
- City
- Mansfield
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,297 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.8214, -82.5166
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.3 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 5m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMFD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMFD reported VFR conditions during about 72.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 224 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 7.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.6 | 29.0 | 15.0 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 57.0 | 23.2 | 13.1 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 69.3 | 17.6 | 8.0 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 77.9 | 12.2 | 6.3 | 3.6 |
| May | 80.4 | 10.9 | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 82.9 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 85.6 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 84.2 | 9.5 | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 80.4 | 10.7 | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 76.7 | 12.9 | 7.2 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 69.7 | 18.8 | 7.8 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 51.7 | 27.6 | 13.2 | 7.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.0 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.8 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMFD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport in Mansfield, OH shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMFD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMFD?+
KMFD has 4 runways: 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 9,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMFD report its own weather?+
Yes. Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMFD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMFD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMFD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMFD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMFD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (KMFD) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (KMFD)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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