Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Beaufort, NC at 11 ft. KMRH reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (03, 08, 14, 21) — longest 5,004 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.375. Track KMRH 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 (210°) at 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KMRH 290158Z AUTO 21018KT 10SM BKN120 28/26 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02830261
What changed at KMRH?
Since the 0058Z (8:58 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- A ceiling formed at 12,000 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.67 → 29.69 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMRH
KMRH is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 18 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 18 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 11 ft). KMRH does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KNKT, about 15 nm away.
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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 KMRH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 4,192 ft | ASP | 18 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 26 | 5,004 ft | ASP | 14 kt head | 11 kt left |
| 14 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 18 kt right |
| 32 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 18 kt left |
| 08 | 5,004 ft | ASP | 14 kt tail | 11 kt right |
| 03 | 4,192 ft | ASP | 18 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 0→18 kt, ceiling unlimited → 12,000 ft.
KMRH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Michael J. Smith Field in Beaufort, NC: 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 KMRH is headed.
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 KMRH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV KILM /TM 2051 /FL250 /TP PC12 /TA M15 /WV 13535KT /RM IN THE CLEAR
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KILMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2051Reported at 20:51 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.WV 13535KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM IN THE CLEARRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMRH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMRH reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 60%
- 26
- 19%
- 14
- 6%
- 03
- 6%
- 08
- 5%
- 32
- 4%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMRH
- FAA LID
- MRH
- City
- Beaufort
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 11 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7336, -76.6606
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNKT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 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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AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMRH reported VFR conditions during about 84.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 8.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.3 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 79.5 | 9.9 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 82.5 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 86.3 | 9.4 | 3.1 | 1.3 |
| May | 84.5 | 11.1 | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 87.7 | 10.1 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 87.9 | 10.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 87.4 | 10.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 84.9 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 84.3 | 10.3 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 84.5 | 8.7 | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 82.0 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 8.8 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 9.3 kt |
| May | 8.7 kt |
| Jun | 8.6 kt |
| Jul | 8.8 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMRH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMRH?+
KMRH has 6 runways — 03, 08, 14, 21, 26, 32; the longest is 5,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMRH report its own weather?+
Yes — Michael J. Smith Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMRH have a TAF?+
No — KMRH does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNKT, about 15 nm away.
Does KMRH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMRH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMRH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH)
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