Panola County Airport (KPMU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Panola County Airport in Batesville, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Panola County Airport (KPMU) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Batesville, MS at 221 ft. KPMU reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KPMU 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 southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPMU 290155Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 30/25 A2979 RMK AO2
What changed at KPMU?
Since the 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPMU
KPMU is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 221 ft). KPMU does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMEM, about 41 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 KPMU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 01 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPMU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Panola County Airport in Batesville, 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 KPMU 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 KPMU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM315040/TM 2226/FL360/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM315040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2226Reported at 22:26 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM225010/TM 2058/FL330/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM225010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2058Reported at 20:58 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MKL UA /OV MKL/TM 2033/FL300/TP C56X/TA M07/IC LGT RIME/RM ZME
MKL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2033Reported at 20:33 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TA M07Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180050/TM 2031/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2031Reported at 20:31 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180060/TM 2014/FL320/TP B712/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2014Reported at 20:14 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPMU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPMU reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 11 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 76%
- 01
- 24%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPMU
- FAA LID
- PMU
- City
- Batesville
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 221 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.3635, -89.8926
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMEM
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 57m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPMU reported VFR conditions during about 80.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.2 kt, calm 49.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.7 | 19.2 | 8.0 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 68.3 | 19.9 | 8.7 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 80.5 | 14.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 81.7 | 12.5 | 4.1 | 1.6 |
| May | 82.3 | 13.1 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 83.5 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 83.4 | 11.8 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 82.2 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 12.8 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 78.1 | 12.7 | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 76.2 | 14.4 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 66.2 | 19.5 | 9.0 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.7 kt |
| Mar | 4.8 kt |
| Apr | 4.2 kt |
| May | 3.4 kt |
| Jun | 2.6 kt |
| Jul | 2.5 kt |
| Aug | 1.9 kt |
| Sep | 1.8 kt |
| Oct | 2.6 kt |
| Nov | 2.9 kt |
| Dec | 3.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPMU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPMU?+
KPMU has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPMU report its own weather?+
Yes — Panola County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPMU have a TAF?+
No — KPMU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMEM, about 41 nm away.
Does KPMU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPMU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPMU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Panola County Airport (KPMU)
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