Portage County Regional Airport (KPOV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Portage County Regional Airport in Ravenna, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Portage County Regional Airport (KPOV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ravenna, OH at 1,197 ft. KPOV reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 3,499 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KPOV 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 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,000 ft, scattered clouds at 2,500 ft, broken clouds at 4,600 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,600 ft.
METAR KPOV 290535Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM SCT020 SCT025 BKN046 18/17 A2981 RMK AO2 T01780165
What changed at KPOV?
Since the 0515Z (1:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 4,600 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KPOV
KPOV is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 1,197 ft). KPOV does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCAK, about 20 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 KPOV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 3,499 ft | ASPH-F | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 09 | 3,499 ft | ASPH-F | 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 → 4,600 ft.
KPOV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Portage County Regional Airport in Ravenna, OH: 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 KPOV 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 KPOV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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YNG UA /OV 3 E YNG/TM 0015/FLDURD/TP LJ45/SK B025
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 3 E YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP LJ45Aircraft type reporting.SK B025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 5 S YNG/TM 0000/FLDURD/TP C130/SK B030
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 S YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0000Reported at 00:00 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C130Aircraft type reporting.SK B030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPOV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPOV reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 72 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 73%
- 09
- 27%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPOV
- FAA LID
- POV
- City
- Ravenna
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,197 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.2102, -81.2516
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,499 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCAK
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 7m
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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
8 airports+2 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.
- Peck Road — Ravena, OH · 2 mi
- Ravenna Thunderbirds RC Club Inc - Jetway Airport — Ravenna, OH · 2 mi
- Peck Road — Ravena, OH · 2 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPOV reported VFR conditions during about 71.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 214 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.7 kt, calm 26.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.2 | 32.9 | 13.6 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 58.8 | 24.8 | 10.3 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 69.3 | 19.1 | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 74.7 | 14.8 | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| May | 79.1 | 11.4 | 5.9 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 80.2 | 11.7 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 83.0 | 10.7 | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 81.4 | 11.8 | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 76.2 | 12.9 | 6.5 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 71.5 | 15.4 | 8.7 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 68.5 | 20.6 | 7.2 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 50.1 | 29.8 | 11.9 | 8.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.9 kt |
| Apr | 5.9 kt |
| May | 4.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.0 kt |
| Aug | 2.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.2 kt |
| Oct | 4.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 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.
KPOV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPOV?+
KPOV has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 3,499 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPOV report its own weather?+
Yes — Portage County Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPOV have a TAF?+
No — KPOV does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCAK, about 20 nm away.
Does KPOV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPOV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPOV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Portage County Regional Airport (KPOV)
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 Portage County Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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