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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.

VFR
Observed 0353Z (8:53 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
340° 5 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.94"
Temp / Dew
24°C / 76°F
dew 8°C

Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KMFR 290353Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02440083

What changed at KMFR?

Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Pressure rising: altimeter 29.92 → 29.94 inHg.
  • Temperature down 4°C.

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Current pilot readout for KMFR

KMFR is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,750 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.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
32FAV5 kt head0 kt
145 kt tail0 kt

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip — flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0102004Z16Z03Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 65 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

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.

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Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

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.

PIREP0401Z (9:01 PM PDT) · 85 NM NW of KMFR · 600 ft MSL · BE9L
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OTH UA /OV OTH/TM 0401/FL006/TP BE9L/SK OVC006/RM /ZSE
OTH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV OTHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.
FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.
TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.
SK OVC006Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.
RM /ZSERemarks.
PIREP0051Z (5:51 PM PDT) · 56 NM N of KMFR · 7,500 ft MSL · C182
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RBG UA /OV RBG053025 /TM 0051 /FL075 /TP C182 /TB NEG /RM CLDS SW FEW070
RBG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV RBG053025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.
FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.
TP C182Aircraft type reporting.
TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.
RM CLDS SW FEW070Remarks.
PIREP0048Z (5:48 PM PDT) · 74 NM SE of KMFR · 9,500 ft MSL · P28A
continuous light chop turbulence
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AAT UA /OV KLMT-A24270016 /TM 0048 /FL095 /TP P28A /TB CONS LGT CHOP
AAT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV KLMT-A24270016Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.
FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.
TP P28AAircraft type reporting.
TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.

⚠️ 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 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the N.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 5/14 kt
Max gust: 17 kt
Lowest ceiling:
Lowest vis:
Prevailing wind: N
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 6/21 kt
Max gust: 28 kt
Lowest ceiling:
Lowest vis: 10 sm
Prevailing wind: NW
Category changes: 0
Active Runway - past 30 days
32
97%
14
3%

TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2337Z (4:37 PM PDT)

TAF KMFR 282337Z 2900/2924 31012G20KT P6SM SKC FM290200 35011KT P6SM SKC FM290500 35004KT P6SM SKC FM290800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC

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Nearby TFRs

Active FAA TFRs near KMFR

FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KMFR.

Hazard TFR
20NM NW MEDFORD, OR
Active 11.3 NM from KMFR
Effective: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 through Monday, August 10, 2026 UTC
NOTAM: 6/9403

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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
22h 48m

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Historical Flying Weather

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.

VFR Score
66
Wind Score
93
Reliability Score
63
National VFR rank
#227 of 1,400
Regional rank
#1
State rank
#11
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
86.6%
MVFR
6.3%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
4.8%
Est. VFR days/yr
285
Most VFR month
June
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
5,000 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
42.7%
Median wind
3 kt
Gusty hours
3.5%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.2%
Fog/mist days/yr
118
Thunderstorm days/yr
7
Summer density alt
3,480 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KMFR monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan66.510.36.816.3
Feb84.26.83.75.2
Mar89.96.22.21.7
Apr94.04.61.10.3
May96.33.10.50.2
Jun97.61.90.40.1
Jul96.82.20.90.1
Aug88.56.84.50.2
Sep91.54.42.81.3
Oct91.34.42.32.0
Nov71.411.16.111.4
Dec58.213.19.419.2

Average wind by month

035JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KMFR average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan2.4 kt
Feb2.8 kt
Mar3.6 kt
Apr3.8 kt
May4.2 kt
Jun4.5 kt
Jul4.3 kt
Aug3.7 kt
Sep2.9 kt
Oct2.3 kt
Nov2.2 kt
Dec2.3 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 2608 · 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-submitted

Community-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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