Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Valdosta Regional Airport in Valdosta, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) is a regional airport serving Valdosta, GA at 203 ft. KVLD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 13, 18, 22) — longest 8,003 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 KVLD 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-southwest (210°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVLD 290253Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02720239 53009 $
What changed at KVLD?
Since the 0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KVLD
KVLD is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 203 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 KVLD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,598 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 18 | 8,003 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 8,003 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 04 | 5,598 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KVLD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Valdosta Regional Airport 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 KVLD 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 KVLD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV272076/TM 2328/FL290/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-20
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAV272076Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2328Reported at 23:28 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-20Remarks.Show raw report
AMG UA /OV AMG180025/TM 2323/FL290/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP
AMG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AMG180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2323Reported at 23:23 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVLD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVLD reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 18
- 33%
- 22
- 31%
- 36
- 25%
- 04
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2321Z (7:21 PM EDT)
TAF KVLD 282321Z 2900/2924 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM291400 27007KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 2922/2924 3SM TSRA SCT015 BKN025CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVLD
- IATA
- VLD
- FAA LID
- VLD
- City
- Valdosta
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 203 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.7825, -83.2767
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.225 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Valdosta RC Flyers - Oris Blackburn Memorial Park — Valdosta, GA · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVLD reported VFR conditions during about 81.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.5 kt, calm 37.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.6 | 11.6 | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 73.0 | 12.6 | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 78.9 | 11.2 | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 82.5 | 9.8 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| May | 83.1 | 9.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 85.2 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 85.2 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 82.6 | 9.8 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 81.8 | 10.8 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 81.1 | 10.8 | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 77.3 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 69.2 | 13.7 | 8.6 | 8.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.8 kt |
| Feb | 3.8 kt |
| Mar | 4.0 kt |
| Apr | 3.9 kt |
| May | 3.6 kt |
| Jun | 3.0 kt |
| Jul | 2.5 kt |
| Aug | 2.8 kt |
| Sep | 3.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.6 kt |
| Nov | 3.6 kt |
| Dec | 3.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVLD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Valdosta Regional Airport in Valdosta, GA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KVLD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KVLD?+
KVLD has 6 runways — 04, 13, 18, 22, 31, 36; the longest is 8,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVLD report its own weather?+
Yes — Valdosta Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVLD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KVLD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KVLD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVLD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVLD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD) 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 Valdosta Regional Airport (KVLD)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Valdosta Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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