Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Tampa, FL at 22 ft. KVDF reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 18, 23, 36), longest 5,000 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 KVDF 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 25,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KVDF 130535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC250 24/24 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T02390239 $
What changed at KVDF?
Since the 0515Z (1:15 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0515Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KVDF
KVDF is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 950 ft (field elevation 22 ft). KVDF does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTPA, about 10 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 KVDF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 5,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 18 | 3,219 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23 | 5,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 36 | 3,219 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
KVDF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa, FL: 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 KVDF 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KVDF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0517/FL350/TP BCS3/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0517Reported at 05:17 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0402/FL370/TP B763/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0402Reported at 04:02 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV RWY 17L FINAL/TM 0335/FL012/TP B738/RM SMOOTH
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 17L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0335Reported at 03:35 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
CTY UA /OV CTY220030/TM 0218/FL200/TP B739/TB NEG
CTY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTY220030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0218Reported at 02:18 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO030002/TM 0204/FLDURD/TP B738/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RWY 17L MCO
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO030002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RWY 17L …Remarks.Show raw report
CTY UA /OV CTY175015/TM 0139/FL320/TP A21N/TB LGT
CTY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTY175015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0139Reported at 01:39 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
MLB UA /OV MLB180005/TM 0122/FL280/TP BCS3/TB LGT
MLB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLB180005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO310030/TM 0121/FL090/TP B738/TB SMOOTH
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO310030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0121Reported at 01:21 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVDF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVDF reported mostly VFR across 69 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 38%
- 05
- 25%
- 18
- 20%
- 36
- 17%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KVDF
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KVDF.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KVDF
- FAA LID
- VDF
- City
- Tampa
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 22 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.0140, -82.3453
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KTPA
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 48m
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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.
- Tampa RC Aircraft Club Inc - Taylor Rd , Seffner, FL · 3 mi
- Cigar City Multirotors-Clay Pit Rd , Seffner, FL · 3 mi
- Florida Float Flyers, Inc - Dover Rd , Valrico, FL · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KVDF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVDF reported VFR conditions during about 86.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 288 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.1 kt, calm 45.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.4 | 12.5 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 75.2 | 12.5 | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 12.3 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 83.7 | 11.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| May | 86.3 | 10.0 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 85.5 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 86.7 | 10.4 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 85.8 | 11.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 82.9 | 12.3 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 84.0 | 10.4 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 78.0 | 12.8 | 5.7 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 73.1 | 13.0 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 3.7 kt |
| Mar | 3.9 kt |
| Apr | 3.8 kt |
| May | 3.4 kt |
| Jun | 2.7 kt |
| Jul | 1.9 kt |
| Aug | 2.1 kt |
| Sep | 2.4 kt |
| Oct | 2.9 kt |
| Nov | 3.2 kt |
| Dec | 3.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVDF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tampa Executive Airport in Tampa, FL 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 ↗
KVDF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KVDF?+
KVDF has 4 runways: 05, 18, 23, 36; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVDF report its own weather?+
Yes. Tampa Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVDF have a TAF?+
No. KVDF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTPA, about 10 nm away.
Does KVDF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KVDF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVDF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVDF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) 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 Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF)
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 Tampa Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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