Accomack County Airport

KMFV / MFV

Melfa, US

Last Updated
May 15, 05:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
05:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
10 kt
290° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMFV 150515Z AUTO 29010G18KT 10SM BKN034 BKN040 BKN048 13/05 A2991 RMK AO2 T01270048

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 47 ft
BKN 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,447 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,047 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,847 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Accomack County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 10 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component (gusting to 18 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3400 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (47 ft)
Pressure Alt
55 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -174 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MFV
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,004 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
1.7 kt 9.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMFV

15,309 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.5%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
4.1%

Accomack County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 16.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.6%
N
13.5%
S
16.3%
W
9.1%
NE
6.4%
NW
14.2%
SE
5.3%
SW
12.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.6°C
Range: -12°C to 30°C
-12°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

May April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 15,309 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Accomack County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMFV
IATA Code: MFV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Melfa
Country: US
Latitude: 37.646900°
Longitude: -75.761101°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Accomack County Airport

Accomack County Airport (KMFV/MFV) is located in Melfa, US at an elevation of 47 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 5,004 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,309 weather observations shows KMFV maintains VFR conditions 83.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KMFV come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (16.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 8.6°C (47°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.37 to 30.69 inHg (995-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,309 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.