Olive Branch Airport (KOLV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Olive Branch Airport in Olive Branch, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Olive Branch Airport (KOLV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Olive Branch, MS at 402 ft. KOLV reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 6,000 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 KOLV 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-northwest (330°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR KOLV 290515Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN055 30/24 A2982 RMK A01
What changed at KOLV?
Since the 0455Z (11:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 5,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KOLV
KOLV is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 402 ft). KOLV does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMEM, about 10 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 KOLV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 6,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 18 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 3 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 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,500 ft.
KOLV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Olive Branch Airport in Olive Branch, MS: 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 KOLV 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 KOLV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MEM UA /OV MEM330050/TM 0455/FLDURD/TP A306/TB MODERATE /RM ALTITUDE 170-110
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM330050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0455Reported at 04:55 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.TB MODERATETurbulence: moderate.RM ALTITUDE 170-110Remarks.Show raw report
PBF UA /OV PBF090030/TM 0144/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
PBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBF090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV GQE/TM 0115/FL380/TP B737/TB LGT MOD CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT MOD CHOPTurbulence: light moderate chop.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOLV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOLV reported mostly VFR across 41 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 12 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 67%
- 36
- 33%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOLV
- IATA
- OLV
- FAA LID
- OLV
- City
- Olive Branch
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 402 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9787, -89.7869
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMEM
- ATIS
- 119.925 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 30m
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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
7 airports+1 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.
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KOLV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Olive Branch Airport in Olive Branch, MS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KOLV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOLV?+
KOLV has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 6,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOLV report its own weather?+
Yes — Olive Branch Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOLV have a TAF?+
No — KOLV does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMEM, about 10 nm away.
Does KOLV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOLV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOLV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOLV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Olive Branch Airport (KOLV) 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 Olive Branch Airport (KOLV)
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 Olive Branch Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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