Moorefield's Airstrip (VA27) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Moorefield's Airstrip in Critz, VA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMTV) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Moorefield's Airstrip (VA27) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Critz, VA at 1,110 ft. VA27 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMTV, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 2,160 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGSO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMTV, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMTV, 7.2 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 24°C (74°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMTV 290315Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT070 24/20 A2973 RMK AO2 T02360195
What changed at KMTV (nearest station)?
Since the 0255Z (10:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 6 kt.
- Visibility moved from 7 SM to 10 SM.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when VA27's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for VA27
Based on the nearest station (KMTV), VA27 is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 1,110 ft). VA27 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 29 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get VA27 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track VA27 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track VA27 free on TelegramRunway 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 VA27. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 2,160 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 19 | 2,160 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
VA27 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Moorefield's Airstrip in Critz, VA: 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 VA27 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 VA27
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0237/FL350/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2343/FL200/TP B712/TA M17/IC LGT RIME 200/RM ZTLFD-33
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 200Icing: light rime 200.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2340/FL220/TP B717/SK TOP 220/RM ZTLFD-31
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 220Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2337/FL300/TP CL35/TB NEG CHOP/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2337Reported at 23:37 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2304/FL034/TP B767/SK SCT034/RM TOPS 043
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2304Reported at 23:04 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT034Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 043Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at VA27
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMTV reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 72 observations, with 25 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 01/19
- 100%
Get free ATIS alerts for VA27
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near VA27 (Moorefield's Airstrip) — alerts read from KMTV, the station this page uses.
Track VA27 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- VA27
- City
- Critz
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,110 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.5599, -80.1378
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,160 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMTV
- TAF
- Nearest KGSO
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 59m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed VA27's live status on your website — free →
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.
- Flying Horseman RC Club South - 868 — Stuart, VA · 5 mi
- Holly Springs Barnstormers - US 52 — Mount Airy, NC · 25 mi
- County Line R/C Modelers - Scalesville Rd — Summerfield, NC · 28 mi
VA27 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at VA27?+
VA27 has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 2,160 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for VA27 come from?+
Moorefield's Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMTV, about 7 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at VA27 can differ.
Does VA27 have a TAF?+
No — VA27 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 29 nm away.
Does VA27 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — VA27 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for VA27 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Moorefield's Airstrip (VA27)
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 Moorefield's Airstrip, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for VA27 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment VA27 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit