Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Porter County Municipal Airport in Valparaiso, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ) is a regional airport serving Valparaiso, IN at 770 ft. KVPZ reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 18, 27, 36), longest 7,001 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 KVPZ 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, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVPZ 130656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02110200
What changed at KVPZ?
Since the 0556Z (12:56 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0556Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KVPZ
KVPZ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 770 ft). KVPZ does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGYY, about 21 nm away.
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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 KVPZ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 7,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 18 | 4,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 27 | 7,001 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 36 | 4,001 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 0→0 kt, ceiling 6,500 ft → unlimited.
KVPZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Porter County Municipal Airport in Valparaiso, IN: 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 KVPZ 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 KVPZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TIP UA /OV RBS/TM 0539/FL410/TP GLF5/TB CONS LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0539Reported at 05:39 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 0223 F320 283/049KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 022…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PWK UA /OV OBK120045/TM 0215/FL320/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP
PWK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OBK120045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
MWC UA /OV BAE090070/TM 0153/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAE090070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVPZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVPZ reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 42%
- 27
- 26%
- 36
- 20%
- 09
- 12%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVPZ
- IATA
- VPZ
- FAA LID
- VPZ
- City
- Valparaiso
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 770 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4540, -87.0071
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGYY
- AWOS/ASOS
- 125.875 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.725 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 46m
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Nearby airports
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
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.
- Midwest Sundowner R/C Flying Club - Rainford Field , Wheeler, IN · 10 mi
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- Deep River R.C. Flying Club - Deep River County Park , Hobart, IN · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KVPZ
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVPZ reported VFR conditions during about 75.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 11.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.7 | 28.9 | 12.6 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 59.3 | 24.6 | 10.4 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 71.6 | 17.6 | 7.1 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 79.0 | 12.8 | 5.9 | 2.3 |
| May | 82.0 | 10.7 | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 84.9 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 86.4 | 8.9 | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 85.2 | 9.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 83.1 | 10.4 | 4.1 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 79.2 | 13.1 | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 71.1 | 20.4 | 5.4 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 51.6 | 29.9 | 11.6 | 6.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 7.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.8 kt |
| Dec | 8.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVPZ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Porter County Municipal Airport in Valparaiso, IN 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 ↗
KVPZ weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KVPZ?+
KVPZ has 4 runways: 09, 18, 27, 36; the longest is 7,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVPZ report its own weather?+
Yes. Porter County Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVPZ have a TAF?+
No. KVPZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGYY, about 21 nm away.
Does KVPZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KVPZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVPZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVPZ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ) 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 Porter County Municipal Airport (KVPZ)
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 Porter County Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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