Miller Field (KVTN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Miller Field in Valentine, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Miller Field (KVTN) is a regional airport serving Valentine, NE at 2,596 ft. KVTN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 14, 21, 32) — longest 4,705 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.075. Track KVTN 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 (180°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVTN 290552Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02390206 10306 20233 403390189 50006
What changed at KVTN?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0452Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KVTN
KVTN is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,250 ft (field elevation 2,596 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 KVTN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 4,705 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 21 | 3,701 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 03 | 3,701 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 4,705 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KVTN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Miller Field in Valentine, NE: 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 KVTN 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 KVTN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ONL UA /OV ONL310035/TM 0546/FL340/TP B38M/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC
ONL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ONL310035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0546Reported at 05:46 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL1792 4122N 10059W 0513 F280 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL1792 4122N 10059W 051…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL1792 4122N 10059W 0512 F300 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL1792 4122N 10059W 051…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVTN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVTN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 44%
- 21
- 34%
- 03
- 19%
- 32
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KVTN 290520Z 2906/3006 22004KT P6SM SCT250 FM291600 16008KT P6SM SCT250 FM292000 16012G20KT P6SM SCT050 FM300200 16011KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVTN
- IATA
- VTN
- FAA LID
- VTN
- City
- Valentine
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,596 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.8562, -100.5492
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,705 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 55m
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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
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVTN reported VFR conditions during about 84.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.9 kt, calm 6.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.7 | 10.9 | 6.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 77.5 | 12.8 | 6.6 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 75.7 | 12.3 | 7.7 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 80.7 | 11.4 | 5.3 | 2.6 |
| May | 83.1 | 10.2 | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 91.0 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 93.0 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 91.1 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 88.1 | 7.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 85.2 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 86.5 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 79.4 | 9.5 | 7.2 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.6 kt |
| Apr | 10.6 kt |
| May | 9.7 kt |
| Jun | 8.8 kt |
| Jul | 8.2 kt |
| Aug | 8.2 kt |
| Sep | 8.6 kt |
| Oct | 9.1 kt |
| Nov | 8.5 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVTN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KVTN?+
KVTN has 4 runways — 03, 14, 21, 32; the longest is 4,705 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVTN report its own weather?+
Yes — Miller Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVTN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KVTN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KVTN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVTN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Miller Field (KVTN)
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