Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (KMFR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport in Medford, OR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (KMFR) is a regional airport serving Medford, OR at 1,335 ft. KMFR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 14, 27, 32), longest 8,800 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 KMFR 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 (180°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KMFR 130853Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC060 13/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01330067 53008
What changed at KMFR?
Since the 0753Z (12:53 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0753Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMFR
KMFR is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 1,335 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 KMFR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 8,800 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 32 | 8,800 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
KMFR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport in Medford, OR: 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 KMFR 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 KMFR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
EUG UA /OV EUG150030/TM 0515/FL150/TP E75L/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 080-150/RM DURD
EUG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EUG150030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0515Reported at 05:15 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 080-150Icing: light rime 8,000–15,000 ft.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMFR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMFR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32
- 95%
- 14
- 5%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0540Z (10:40 PM PDT)
TAF KMFR 130540Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN060 FM131800 33005KT P6SM SCT070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMFR
- IATA
- MFR
- FAA LID
- MFR
- City
- Medford
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,335 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.3742, -122.8730
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 17h 26m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Rogue Eagles RC Club - Santo Center , Medford, OR · 3 mi
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- Rogue Valley Flyers - Upper River Rd , Grants Pass, OR · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KMFR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMFR reported VFR conditions during about 86.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 285 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.2 kt, calm 42.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66.5 | 10.3 | 6.8 | 16.3 |
| Feb | 84.2 | 6.8 | 3.7 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 89.9 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 94.0 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 96.3 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 97.6 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 96.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 88.5 | 6.8 | 4.5 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 91.5 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 91.3 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 71.4 | 11.1 | 6.1 | 11.4 |
| Dec | 58.2 | 13.1 | 9.4 | 19.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.4 kt |
| Feb | 2.8 kt |
| Mar | 3.6 kt |
| Apr | 3.8 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 2.9 kt |
| Oct | 2.3 kt |
| Nov | 2.2 kt |
| Dec | 2.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMFR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport in Medford, OR 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 ↗
KMFR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMFR?+
KMFR has 4 runways: 09, 14, 27, 32; the longest is 8,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMFR report its own weather?+
Yes. Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMFR have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMFR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMFR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMFR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMFR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (KMFR) 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 Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (KMFR)
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 Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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