Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (KMRB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field in Martinsburg, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (KMRB) is a regional airport serving Martinsburg, WV at 565 ft. KMRB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35), longest 8,815 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 KMRB 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,700 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
METAR KMRB 122353Z 00000KT 10SM SCT017 BKN030 23/22 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02330217 10250 20233 50000
What changed at KMRB?
Since the 2303Z (7:03 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 6,000 ft to 3,000 ft.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KMRB
KMRB is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 565 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 KMRB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 8,815 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 26 | 8,815 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,000 ft.
KMRB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field in Martinsburg, WV: 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 KMRB 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 KMRB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FDK UA /OV FDK/TM 2348/FL024/TP C72R/SK OVC020
FDK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FDKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2348Reported at 23:48 UTC.FL024Altitude: 2,400 ft MSL.TP C72RAircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL28007/TM 2307/FL060/TP A21N/SK OVC020
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL28007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2307Reported at 23:07 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FME UA /OV BAL280007 /TM 2307 /FL060 /TP A21N /SK OVC020
FME UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL280007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2307Reported at 23:07 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
IAD UA /OV MRB240020/TM 2305/FL210/TP LNC4/TA M15/IC LT RIME
IAD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRB240020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2305Reported at 23:05 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP LNC4Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LT RIMEIcing: lt rime.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2305/FL028/TP C72R/SK OVC028
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2305Reported at 23:05 UTC.FL028Altitude: 2,800 ft MSL.TP C72RAircraft type reporting.SK OVC028Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
UNV UA /OV KUNV/TM 2250/FL032/TP CRJ7/SK OVC032/WX FV05SM/RM DURD RNWY 24
UNV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KUNVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2250Reported at 22:50 UTC.FL032Altitude: 3,200 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC032Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV05SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD RNWY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL180001/TM 2243/FL050/TP B38M/SK BASES 025 TOPS 035
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL180001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2243Reported at 22:43 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 025 TOPS 035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FDK UA /OV RICKE/TM 2236/FL020/TP P28R/SK OVC020
FDK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RICKELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2236Reported at 22:36 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP P28RAircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMRB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMRB reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 38 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 26
- 63%
- 08
- 37%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2347Z (7:47 PM EDT)
TAF KMRB 122347Z 1300/1324 00000KT P6SM FEW020 BKN060 FM130300 17004KT P6SM SCT006 OVC012 FM130600 00000KT 5SM SHRA BR SCT003 OVC005 PROB30 1306/1309 4SM -TSRA OVC006CB FM131000 00000KT 5SM BR OVC008 FM131500 28003KT P6SM BKN030
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMRB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMRB
- IATA
- MRB
- FAA LID
- MRB
- City
- Martinsburg
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 565 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4019, -77.9846
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,815 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.925 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 58m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather at KMRB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMRB reported VFR conditions during about 83.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 28.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.1 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 82.5 | 7.2 | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 83.6 | 7.9 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 84.3 | 8.4 | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| May | 78.9 | 12.4 | 5.7 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 84.7 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 88.1 | 8.1 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 84.7 | 9.9 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 79.5 | 12.3 | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 82.6 | 9.8 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 86.6 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 77.8 | 10.3 | 5.2 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.2 kt |
| May | 4.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.4 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMRB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field in Martinsburg, WV 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 ↗
KMRB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMRB?+
KMRB has 4 runways: 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 8,815 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMRB report its own weather?+
Yes. Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMRB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMRB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMRB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMRB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMRB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (KMRB) 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 Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (KMRB)
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 Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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