Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport in Parkersburg (Williamstown), WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB) is a regional airport serving Parkersburg (Williamstown), WV at 858 ft. KPKB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 10, 21, 28), longest 7,240 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 KPKB 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 east-southeast (120°) at 3 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, broken clouds at 1,200 ft, broken clouds at 3,100 ft, overcast at 4,300 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,200 ft.
SPECI KPKB 130810Z AUTO 12003KT 5SM BR BKN012 BKN031 OVC043 21/21 A2994 RMK AO2 T02110206
What changed at KPKB?
Since the 0753Z (3:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 8 SM to 5 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KPKB
KPKB is currently MVFR with winds from 120° at 3 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 1,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 858 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KPKB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | 4,002 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 03 | 7,240 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 21 | 7,240 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 28 | 4,002 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,200 ft.
KPKB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport in Parkersburg (Williamstown), WV: 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 KPKB 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 KPKB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPKB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPKB reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 21
- 44%
- 03
- 24%
- 28
- 21%
- 10
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0804Z (4:04 AM EDT)
TAF KPKB 130804Z 1308/1406 00000KT 6SM BR SCT002 BKN015 TEMPO 1309/1312 2SM BR BKN002 FM131200 00000KT 3SM BR BKN007 FM131500 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 FM131800 27006KT P6SM SCT015
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPKB
- IATA
- PKB
- FAA LID
- PKB
- City
- Parkersburg (Williamstown)
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 858 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.3451, -81.4392
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,240 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 25m
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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 KPKB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPKB reported VFR conditions during about 77.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 253 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 29.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.9 | 24.9 | 7.1 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 69.8 | 19.5 | 7.4 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 79.8 | 14.3 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 85.4 | 10.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| May | 80.1 | 12.4 | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 81.0 | 11.9 | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 75.5 | 14.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Aug | 78.1 | 12.2 | 4.0 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 78.1 | 10.7 | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 78.2 | 12.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 78.8 | 14.9 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 67.4 | 23.3 | 6.6 | 2.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.7 kt |
| Feb | 5.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.7 kt |
| May | 4.3 kt |
| Jun | 3.8 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 2.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.1 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPKB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport in Parkersburg (Williamstown), WV 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 ↗
KPKB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPKB?+
KPKB has 4 runways: 03, 10, 21, 28; the longest is 7,240 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPKB report its own weather?+
Yes. Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPKB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPKB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPKB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPKB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPKB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB) 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 Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)
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 Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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