Edward F Knapp State Airport (KMPV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Edward F Knapp State Airport in Barre/Montpelier, VT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Edward F Knapp State Airport (KMPV) is a regional airport serving Barre/Montpelier, VT at 1,166 ft. KMPV 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, 17, 23, 35), longest 5,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 132.675. Track KMPV 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 (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 2,800 ft, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,800 ft.
SPECI KMPV 130627Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM -RA OVC028 16/14 A3003 RMK AO2 RAB07 P0000 T01560139
What changed at KMPV?
Since the 0551Z (1:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 3,200 ft to 2,800 ft.
- Rain began (-RA).
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.05 → 30.03 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMPV
KMPV is currently MVFR with winds from 170° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 1,166 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 KMPV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 23 | 3,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 05 | 3,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 35 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 6 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 24 h: wind 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,800 ft.
KMPV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Edward F Knapp State Airport in Barre/Montpelier, VT: 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 KMPV 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 KMPV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BTV UUA /OV BTV/TM 0426/FL010/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO SURFACE
BTV UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO S…Remarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0401/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BASE 060/IC LGT RIME
BTV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMPV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMPV reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 39 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 35
- 39%
- 17
- 38%
- 23
- 15%
- 05
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (1:34 AM EDT)
TAF KMPV 130534Z 1306/1406 17007KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC035 TEMPO 1306/1309 4SM -SHRA BKN022 FM130900 18010G17KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC018 TEMPO 1310/1314 4SM -SHRA BR OVC009 FM131400 18007KT P6SM OVC018 FM131700 19007KT P6SM SCT025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMPV
- IATA
- MPV
- FAA LID
- MPV
- City
- Barre/Montpelier
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,166 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2035, -72.5623
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 36m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KMPV
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMPV reported VFR conditions during about 72.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 228 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 31.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.4 | 26.3 | 11.2 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 65.7 | 19.8 | 10.2 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 70.7 | 16.8 | 8.2 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 73.3 | 18.6 | 5.2 | 2.9 |
| May | 77.2 | 14.9 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 76.7 | 13.5 | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 79.0 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 8.0 |
| Aug | 77.3 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 10.4 |
| Sep | 71.6 | 12.3 | 3.6 | 12.6 |
| Oct | 68.8 | 19.4 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 67.8 | 21.0 | 6.1 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 55.0 | 27.2 | 11.4 | 6.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMPV weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMPV?+
KMPV has 4 runways: 05, 17, 23, 35; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMPV report its own weather?+
Yes. Edward F Knapp State Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMPV have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMPV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMPV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMPV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Edward F Knapp State Airport (KMPV)
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