Hale County Airport (KPVW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hale County Airport in Plainview, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hale County Airport (KPVW) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Plainview, TX at 3,374 ft. KPVW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — longest 5,997 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.675. Track KPVW 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 south (180°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPVW 290410Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A2997 RMK AO2 T02680097
What changed at KPVW?
Since the 0350Z (10:50 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0350Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPVW
KPVW is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,550 ft (field elevation 3,374 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 KPVW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 4,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 22 | 5,997 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 04 | 5,997 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 31 | 4,000 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 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPVW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hale County Airport in Plainview, TX: 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 KPVW 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPVW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPVW reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 13
- 46%
- 22
- 45%
- 04
- 6%
- 31
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KPVW 282320Z 2900/2924 16009KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPVW
- IATA
- PVW
- FAA LID
- PVW
- City
- Plainview
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,374 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.1681, -101.7170
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,997 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 4m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPVW reported VFR conditions during about 89.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 318 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.7 kt, calm 6.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.6 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 85.1 | 7.3 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 87.7 | 6.7 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 88.2 | 7.4 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| May | 87.2 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 93.7 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 95.3 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 95.0 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 88.0 | 6.8 | 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 87.4 | 6.2 | 3.7 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 87.5 | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 85.4 | 6.8 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.6 kt |
| Mar | 10.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.8 kt |
| May | 9.8 kt |
| Jun | 9.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 6.8 kt |
| Sep | 6.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPVW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPVW?+
KPVW has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 5,997 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPVW report its own weather?+
Yes — Hale County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPVW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPVW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPVW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPVW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hale County Airport (KPVW)
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