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 from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMVN 290556Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02170211 10283 20217 53012 $
What changed at KMVN?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMVN
KMVN is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 480 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KMVN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 6,496 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 33 | 3,146 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 15 | 3,146 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 23 | 6,496 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→5 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 © 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 KMVN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MWA UA /OV MWA110030/TM 0020/FL220/TP PA46/TA UNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
MWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWA110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ 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 mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 50%
- 05
- 30%
- 15
- 19%
- 33
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KMVN 290520Z 2906/3006 03003KT P6SM SKC FM291800 03006KT P6SM SKC FM300100 04003KT P6SM SKC
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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
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 113.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 56m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
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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