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 northwest (310°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPKB 290353Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02110183
What changed at KPKB?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPKB
KPKB is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 858 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | 4,002 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 03 | 7,240 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 21 | 7,240 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 10 | 4,002 ft | ASP | 4 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 23 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
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 © 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 KPKB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CMH UA /OV GAS/TM 0108/FL290/TP LJ35/TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURD
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GASLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURDTurbulence: light chop 29,000–26,000 ft durd.⚠️ 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 36 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 39%
- 28
- 29%
- 03
- 22%
- 10
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KPKB 282320Z 2900/2924 33007KT P6SM SCT035 FM290600 31004KT P6SM FEW022 FM290900 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC009 FM291300 33005KT P6SM SCT015 FM291600 33010G18KT P6SM SCT035
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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
- 19h 53m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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