Hartness State Airport (KVSF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hartness State Airport in North Springfield, VT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hartness State Airport (KVSF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around North Springfield, VT at 577 ft. KVSF reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 11, 23, 29) — longest 5,501 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.425. Track KVSF 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 (190°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,800 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KVSF 290154Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM SCT048 BKN120 21/19 A2969 RMK AO2 RAB0058E35 SLP053 P0000 T02060189
What changed at KVSF?
Since the 0138Z (9:38 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0138Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KVSF
KVSF is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 577 ft). KVSF does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLEB, about 19 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 KVSF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,501 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 11 | 3,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 29 | 3,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 05 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 12,000 ft.
KVSF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hartness State Airport in North Springfield, VT: 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 KVSF 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 KVSF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0103/FL373/TP A332/SK TOP370/TB LGT CAT
BTV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL373Altitude: 37,300 ft MSL.TP A332Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP370Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CATTurbulence: light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 0050/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK OVC 002/RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH LGTS JUST BEFORE MINS, SAW RUNWAY AT 100 ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 002Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH L…Remarks.Show raw report
RUT UA /OV RUT350010/TM 0050/FL330/TP E75L/SK TOP350
RUT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RUT350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0036/FL390/TP B788/TB MOD 390
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 390Turbulence: moderate 390.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0010/FL009/TP GLF5/SK BASES 009/RM ILS RY19
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ILS RY19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVSF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVSF reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 49 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 29
- 58%
- 23
- 22%
- 11
- 13%
- 05
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KVSF
- IATA
- VSF
- FAA LID
- VSF
- City
- North Springfield
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 577 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.3436, -72.5173
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLEB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 15m
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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.
- Claremont Rd — Charlestown, NH · 7 mi
- Ashuelot Valley Flyers - Dort Rd — Surry, NH · 24 mi
- Brattleboro Area Flyers - Click Family Sport Center — Putney, VT · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVSF reported VFR conditions during about 76.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 257 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.2 kt, calm 49.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.5 | 17.1 | 8.0 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 75.8 | 11.8 | 7.9 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 77.9 | 12.0 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 13.8 | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| May | 76.7 | 14.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 74.6 | 14.0 | 4.8 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 75.5 | 11.7 | 3.9 | 8.8 |
| Aug | 73.5 | 11.3 | 3.3 | 11.9 |
| Sep | 70.6 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 13.4 |
| Oct | 69.5 | 16.4 | 5.3 | 8.8 |
| Nov | 76.6 | 13.1 | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 66.8 | 16.4 | 9.8 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.4 kt |
| Feb | 3.9 kt |
| Mar | 4.2 kt |
| Apr | 4.3 kt |
| May | 3.5 kt |
| Jun | 3.0 kt |
| Jul | 2.6 kt |
| Aug | 2.3 kt |
| Sep | 2.2 kt |
| Oct | 2.6 kt |
| Nov | 3.1 kt |
| Dec | 3.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVSF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KVSF?+
KVSF has 4 runways — 05, 11, 23, 29; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVSF report its own weather?+
Yes — Hartness State Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVSF have a TAF?+
No — KVSF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLEB, about 19 nm away.
Does KVSF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KVSF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVSF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hartness State Airport (KVSF)
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