Blue Ridge Airport (KMTV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Blue Ridge Airport in Martinsville, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Blue Ridge Airport (KMTV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Martinsville, VA at 941 ft. KMTV reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31), longest 5,002 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.45. Track KMTV 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 north (360°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 600 ft, broken clouds at 4,100 ft, overcast at 12,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,100 ft.
METAR KMTV 130135Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT006 BKN041 OVC120 23/21 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T02270212
What changed at KMTV?
Since the 0115Z (9:15 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm with drizzle ended (-TSDZ).
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Current pilot readout for KMTV
KMTV is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 941 ft). KMTV does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 32 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 KMTV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 5,002 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 13 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 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→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,100 ft.
KMTV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Blue Ridge Airport in Martinsville, VA: 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 KMTV 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 KMTV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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VJI UA /OV GZG/TM 0121/FL360/TP B739/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 15
VJI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GZGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0121Reported at 01:21 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 15Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT 14010/TM 0101/FL080/TP E145/TA +13/IC LIGHT RIME
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT 14010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TA +13Outside air temperature, °C.IC LIGHT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO360020/TM 0026/FL075/TP A306/SK TOP075/TB NEG
GSO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP075Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
LYH UA /OV LYH/TM 0022/FL010/TP E145/SK SCT010
LYH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LYHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT010Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT 090008/TM 0016/FL070/TP CRJ9/TB MODERATE
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT 090008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MODERATETurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0006/FL330/TP B737/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 33
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0006Reported at 00:06 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 33Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0004/FL370/TP A321/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 28
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD 28Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2354/FL210/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM CHZLY DURD ZTLFD 29
GSO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2354Reported at 23:54 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM CHZLY DURD ZTLFD 29Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMTV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMTV reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 70 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 58%
- 13
- 42%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMTV
- FAA LID
- MTV
- City
- Martinsville
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 941 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.6307, -80.0183
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGSO
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.45 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 21h 50m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Flying Horseman RC Club South - 868 , Stuart, VA · 8 mi
- Virginia Air Screws - off Rd. 220 , Rocky Mount, VA · 22 mi
- Danville Aeromodelers - Charming Rd , Danville, VA · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KMTV
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMTV reported VFR conditions during about 81.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.6 kt, calm 54.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.3 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 80.7 | 8.8 | 6.8 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 82.3 | 9.2 | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 83.4 | 9.6 | 5.2 | 1.7 |
| May | 74.7 | 14.6 | 7.5 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 77.5 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 76.0 | 15.0 | 5.9 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 67.2 | 19.3 | 9.1 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 66.3 | 18.2 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 77.7 | 12.3 | 6.6 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 84.0 | 8.8 | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 75.0 | 11.2 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.3 kt |
| Feb | 3.6 kt |
| Mar | 4.0 kt |
| Apr | 3.6 kt |
| May | 2.6 kt |
| Jun | 1.9 kt |
| Jul | 1.6 kt |
| Aug | 1.4 kt |
| Sep | 1.9 kt |
| Oct | 2.3 kt |
| Nov | 2.8 kt |
| Dec | 2.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMTV weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMTV?+
KMTV has 2 runways: 13, 31; the longest is 5,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMTV report its own weather?+
Yes. Blue Ridge Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMTV have a TAF?+
No. KMTV does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 32 nm away.
Does KMTV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMTV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMTV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Blue Ridge Airport (KMTV)
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