Moody Air Force Base (KVAD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Moody Air Force Base (KVAD) is a regional airport serving Valdosta, GA at 233 ft. KVAD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01L, 01R, 19L, 19R) — longest 9,300 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 KVAD 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 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVAD 290555Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 28/26 A2979 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP087 T02810259 10338 20280 58004 $
What changed at KVAD?
Since the 0355Z (11:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.81 → 29.79 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KVAD
KVAD is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 233 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 KVAD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19LFAV | 9,300 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 19R | 8,002 ft | PEM | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 01L | 8,002 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 01R | 9,300 ft | CON | 3 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 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KVAD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA: 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 KVAD 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 KVAD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CTY UA /OV CTY/TM 0402/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT
CTY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0402Reported at 04:02 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH/TM 0342/FL020/TP CRJ2/SK SKC
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV JAX/TM 0341/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JAXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0341Reported at 03:41 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.Show raw report
LCQ UA /OV LCQ/TM 0104/FL260/TP A321/TB NEG
LCQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LCQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH003072/TM 0100/FL370/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH003072Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0100Reported at 01:00 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH/TM 0037/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0037Reported at 00:37 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GNV UA /OV GNV/TM 0015/FL230/TP B737/TB NEG
GNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVAD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVAD reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 19L/19R
- 58%
- 01L/01R
- 42%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0000Z (8:00 PM EDT)
TAF KVAD 290000Z 2900/3006 26010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH2978INS BECMG 2905/2906 26006KT 9999 FEW060 SCT200 QNH2977INS BECMG 2917/2918 26010G20KT 9999 BKN060 BKN160 QNH2975INS BECMG 2923/2924 26006KT 9999 SCT060 BKN160 QNH2979INS TEMPO 3000/3006 26020G35KT 3200 TSRA BKN040CB TX37/2919Z TN25/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVAD
- IATA
- VAD
- FAA LID
- VAD
- City
- Valdosta
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 233 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.9678, -83.1930
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 23m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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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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KVAD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA 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 ↗
KVAD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KVAD?+
KVAD has 4 runways — 01L, 01R, 19L, 19R; the longest is 9,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVAD report its own weather?+
Yes — Moody Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVAD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KVAD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KVAD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVAD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVAD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Moody Air Force Base (KVAD) 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 Moody Air Force Base (KVAD)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Moody Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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