Vernal Regional Airport (KVEL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Vernal Regional Airport in Vernal, UT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Vernal Regional Airport (KVEL) is a regional airport serving Vernal, UT at 5,278 ft. KVEL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 17, 25, 35), longest 7,000 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 KVEL 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, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVEL 130153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 25/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02500083
What changed at KVEL?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KVEL
KVEL is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 7,650 ft (field elevation 5,278 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 KVEL. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 7,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 35 | 7,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KVEL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Vernal Regional Airport in Vernal, UT: 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 KVEL 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 KVEL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RKS UA /OV OCS275012/TM 0109/FL315/TP BCS1/SK TOP315/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 295-315/RM DURC SMOOTH ABV 315 /ZLC
RKS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OCS275012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0109Reported at 01:09 UTC.FL315Altitude: 31,500 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP315Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB OCNL LGT CHOP 295-315Turbulence: occasional light chop 29,500–31,500 ft.RM DURC SMOOTH ABV 315 /ZLCRemarks.Show raw report
VEL UA /OV MTU200030/TM 0043/FL380/TP B739/SK TOP 380-420/RM ZDVWC-03
VEL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MTU200030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0043Reported at 00:43 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 380-420Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-03Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVEL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVEL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
- 17
- 54%
- 35
- 46%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2322Z (5:22 PM MDT)
TAF KVEL 122322Z 1300/1324 21008G16KT P6SM FEW100 FM130200 23005KT P6SM FEW100 FM130400 29005KT P6SM FEW080 FM131200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 FM131800 22008G16KT P6SM FEW080 FM132000 22014G24KT P6SM FEW080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVEL
- IATA
- VEL
- FAA LID
- VEL
- City
- Vernal
- State
- Utah
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,278 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.4362, -109.5117
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 23h 19m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KVEL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVEL reported VFR conditions during about 93.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 320 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 26.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.3 | 16.0 | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 83.9 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 92.6 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 97.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 98.5 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 98.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 97.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 93.8 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 77.7 | 10.4 | 6.1 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.4 kt |
| Feb | 3.3 kt |
| Mar | 4.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.5 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 3.4 kt |
| Dec | 2.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVEL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Vernal Regional Airport in Vernal, UT 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 ↗
KVEL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KVEL?+
KVEL has 4 runways: 07, 17, 25, 35; the longest is 7,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVEL report its own weather?+
Yes. Vernal Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVEL have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KVEL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KVEL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVEL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVEL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Vernal Regional Airport (KVEL) 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 Vernal Regional Airport (KVEL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Vernal Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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