Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (KTRI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Blountville, TN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (KTRI) is a regional airport serving Blountville, TN at 1,519 ft. KTRI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 09, 23, 27), longest 8,000 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 KTRI 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 (220°) at 4 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,800 ft, scattered clouds at 4,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTRI 130753Z 22004KT 8SM SCT018 SCT040 21/21 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02110206
What changed at KTRI?
Since the 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0653Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTRI
KTRI is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 4 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 1,519 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 KTRI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 8,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 27 | 4,443 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 09 | 4,443 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 05 | 8,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTRI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Blountville, TN: 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 KTRI 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTRI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTRI reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 47%
- 23
- 30%
- 09
- 12%
- 05
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KTRI 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT 4SM BR BKN007 FM130800 00000KT 1SM BR OVC004 FM130900 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM131400 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN015 FM131600 26004KT P6SM BKN035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTRI
- IATA
- TRI
- FAA LID
- TRI
- City
- Blountville
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,519 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.4752, -82.4074
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 34m
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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 KTRI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTRI reported VFR conditions during about 83.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.5 kt, calm 45.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.7 | 15.9 | 6.2 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 76.1 | 15.4 | 6.0 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 84.7 | 11.2 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 89.9 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| May | 86.5 | 8.7 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 85.9 | 9.3 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 81.8 | 12.4 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 83.2 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 84.2 | 9.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 84.1 | 10.8 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 83.4 | 10.9 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 75.0 | 15.7 | 5.1 | 4.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 4.7 kt |
| Apr | 4.6 kt |
| May | 3.5 kt |
| Jun | 3.1 kt |
| Jul | 2.7 kt |
| Aug | 2.3 kt |
| Sep | 2.2 kt |
| Oct | 2.9 kt |
| Nov | 3.1 kt |
| Dec | 3.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTRI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport in Blountville, TN 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 ↗
KTRI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTRI?+
KTRI has 4 runways: 05, 09, 23, 27; the longest is 8,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTRI report its own weather?+
Yes. Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTRI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTRI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTRI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTRI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTRI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (KTRI) 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 Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (KTRI)
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