Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (KVTI) Aviation Weather: METAR
As of 11:15 AM CDT, Oct 28, KVTI is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 11 knots gusting 16, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling.
Live aviation weather for Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark in Vinton, IA, including METAR, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (KVTI) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Vinton, IA at a field elevation of 842 ft. KVTI reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (09/27, 16/34), the longest 4,000 ft. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.075.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 11 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, broken clouds at 7,500 ft, overcast at 9,000 ft, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR KVTI 281615Z AUTO 16011G16KT 10SM SCT065 BKN075 OVC090 16/12 A3007 RMK AO2
What changed at KVTI?
Since the 1555Z (10:55 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 16 kt.
Current pilot readout for KVTI
KVTI is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 11 knots gusting 16, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling. the wind favors runway ends 16. Density altitude is approximately 1,000 ft (field elevation 842 ft). KVTI does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCID, about 25 nm away.
KVTI by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KVTI reported VFR in 78% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 252 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 19% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 8% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 5%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 16 had the best headwind 34% of the time, runway 34 25%, and winds were calm 16% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 43 days a year. From December to February KVTI was IFR or worse 16% of the time, against 5% from June to August.
Fog was reported on about 29 days a year, and fog or mist on 100. January and December are the foggiest months, with fog in 8% of hours, against 3% in June.
Field elevation is 842 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 2,441 ft, 1,599 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 22% of hours, typically 6 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 57 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 9 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 2,500 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 0 kt |
| 09 | 4,000 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 10 kt right (g15) |
| 27 | 4,000 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 10 kt left (g15) |
| 34 | 2,500 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 0 kt |
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KVTI runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 09/274,000 × 60 ft · CONCurrent useno stated-runway source at KVTIWind
- 09
- 4 kt headwind · 10 kt crosswind from right
- 27
- 4 kt tailwind · 10 kt crosswind from left
1 active equipment NOTAMView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 16/342,500 × 50 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KVTIWind
- 16
- 11 kt headwind · 0 kt crosswind
- 34
- 11 kt tailwind · 0 kt crosswind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 6→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,500 ft.
KVTI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KVTI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MCW UA /OV MCW/TM 1337/FL430/TP C700/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP
MCW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1337Reported at 13:37 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
DSM UA /OV DSM/TM 1243/FL130/TP E75S/TB LGT 090-120/RM DURC
DSM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1243Reported at 12:43 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB LGT 090-120Turbulence: light 9,000–12,000 ft.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
TNU UUA /OV TNU080025/TM 1132/FL120/TP C550/TB MOD-SEV/RM DURD
TNU UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV TNU080025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1132Reported at 11:32 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD-SEVTurbulence: moderate to severe.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
DSM UUA /OV DSM050040/TM 1130/FL120/TP C550/TB MOD OCC SEV TURB 120-090 DURD
DSM UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV DSM050040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1130Reported at 11:30 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD OCC SEV TURB 120-090 …Turbulence: moderate occ severe turb 12,000–9,000 ft durd.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVTI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVTI reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 16
- 62%
- 34
- 22%
- 09
- 12%
- 27
- 4%
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KVTI's own weather station.
Wind is 1° off runway 16, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 2,500 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 09/27, 16/34 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A · Mogas (auto fuel)
- Attended
- Unattended
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, minor
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Crop dusting
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KVTI
- FAA LID
- VTI
- City
- Vinton
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 842 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.2182, -92.0259
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCID
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 6h 40m
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Historical Flying Weather at KVTI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVTI reported VFR conditions during about 77.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 252 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 14.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.3 | 20.5 | 11.1 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 71.5 | 15.9 | 8.4 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 73.1 | 16.6 | 7.0 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 77.5 | 14.8 | 6.0 | 1.7 |
| May | 80.8 | 12.7 | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 86.8 | 8.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 86.9 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 84.4 | 9.4 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 84.8 | 9.1 | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 82.1 | 11.4 | 4.4 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 74.5 | 15.4 | 6.6 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 59.6 | 21.9 | 11.0 | 7.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 8.5 kt |
| Apr | 9.3 kt |
| May | 7.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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Pilot PIREPs for Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark (KVTI)
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