Beaver County Airport

KBVI / BFP

Beaver Falls, US

Last Updated
May 15, 08:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
08:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
5 kt
320°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBVI 150855Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3001 RMK AO2 T00720022

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beaver County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 5 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,253 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,171 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 512 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBVI 150520Z 1506/1606 31004KT P6SM SCT070 FM151500 32005KT P6SM BKN250 FM160000 25004KT P6SM BKN150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM151500
+6h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

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
Active: 28
4,501 ft 100 ft ASP 93°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBVI

15,923 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.7%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
4.9%

Beaver County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 18.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.3%
N
10.8%
S
10.8%
W
22.3%
NE
2.5%
NW
12.5%
SE
4.4%
SW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.7°C
Range: -18°C to 31°C
-18°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 15,923 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.