Beaver County Airport

KBVI / BFP

Beaver Falls, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 12:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
12:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVI 041255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT012 25/21 A3007 RMK AO2 T02480210

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,253 ft
SCT 1,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,453 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beaver County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 02:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,253 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,111 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,612 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBVI 041139Z 0412/0512 00000KT P6SM FEW120 WS020/26045KT FM041300 25009G15KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 0420/0422 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM042200 27006KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM050000 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA BKN090 PROB30 0500/0502 6SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM050200 00000KT P6SM SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z PROB30
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
22:00Z FM042200
+9h
MVFR 270° 6 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
00:00Z FM050000
+11h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BVI
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 4,501 ft 100 ft ASP 93°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
93° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVI

19,686 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.4%
MVFR
17%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
4.4%

Beaver County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 18.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
3%
E
1.4%
SE
4.6%
S
10.6%
SW
17.1%
W
21.7%
NW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -18°C to 36°C
-18°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

July September June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 19,686 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beaver County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBVI
IATA Code: BFP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,253 ft MSL

Location

City: Beaver Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 40.772499°
Longitude: -80.391403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,501 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Beaver County Airport

Overview

Beaver County Airport serves the Beaver Falls area in western Pennsylvania, positioned at 1253 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a 4501-foot asphalt runway (10/28), the facility supports general aviation and regional transportation needs in Beaver County.

Flying Conditions

Weather patterns demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 68.2% of observations recording VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 31°C suggest significant seasonal variation, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.4 knots provide relatively stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location features coordinates at 40.772499, -80.391403, situated in a region with moderate terrain complexity. Wind statistics indicate a consistent westerly wind pattern, with calm conditions present 23.2% of the time and maximum wind speeds reaching 25 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers 100% favorable wind alignment and experiences an average crosswind of just 3.8 knots. Pilots should note September through November represent the most consistently good VFR months, with high visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles and minimal fog presence (0.9% of observations).

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.