Mount Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mount Vernon Outland Airport in Mount Vernon, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mount Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mount Vernon, IL at 480 ft. KMVN 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, 15, 23, 33), longest 6,496 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 KMVN 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, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMVN 130556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02060200 10289 20206 51001 $
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Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KMVN
KMVN is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 480 ft). KMVN does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMVN, about 0 nm away.
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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 KMVN. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 6,496 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 15 | 3,146 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23 | 6,496 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 33 | 3,146 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 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMVN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mount Vernon Outland Airport in Mount Vernon, IL: 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 KMVN 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 KMVN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ENL UA /OV ENL/TM 0250/FL360/TP A320/TB LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
ENL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ENLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0250Reported at 02:50 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL/TM 0204/FL320/TP A320/TB CONS LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL325010/TM 0157/FL350/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STL325010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0157Reported at 01:57 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
DEC UA /OV AXC/TM 0143/FL340/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
DEC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0143Reported at 01:43 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
SPI UA /OV SPI/TM 0111/FL380/TP B737/TB NEG/RM /ZKCFDC CW
SPI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
DEC UA /OV AXC030015/TM 0110/FL360/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
DEC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXC030015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
PAH UA /OV CNG045045/TM 0049/FL410/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME33
PAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CNG045045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0049Reported at 00:49 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZME33Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMVN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMVN reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 39 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 51%
- 05
- 33%
- 15
- 14%
- 33
- 2%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMVN
- IATA
- MVN
- FAA LID
- MVN
- City
- Mount Vernon
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 480 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.3228, -88.8593
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,496 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMVN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 113.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 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
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMVN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMVN reported VFR conditions during about 79.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 257 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 28.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.0 | 22.1 | 7.5 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 70.6 | 18.9 | 6.8 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 75.9 | 17.1 | 5.2 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 11.1 | 3.6 | 1.3 |
| May | 80.2 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 84.9 | 9.3 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 81.6 | 10.1 | 5.3 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 82.5 | 10.4 | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 80.5 | 11.4 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 11.2 | 6.6 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 75.2 | 15.9 | 5.9 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 62.4 | 24.8 | 8.2 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.3 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMVN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mount Vernon Outland Airport in Mount Vernon, IL 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 ↗
KMVN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMVN?+
KMVN has 4 runways: 05, 15, 23, 33; the longest is 6,496 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMVN report its own weather?+
Yes. Mount Vernon Outland Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMVN have a TAF?+
No. KMVN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMVN, about 0 nm away.
Does KMVN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMVN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMVN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMVN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mount Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) 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 Mount Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN)
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 Mount Vernon Outland Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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