Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

KPKB / PKB

Parkersburg (Williamstown), US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 02:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
02:25Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
4 kt
60°
10 SM
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPKB 050225Z 06004KT 10SM VCTS BKN027 OVC034 24/21 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW T02440206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 858 ft
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
OVC 3,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,558 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,258 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°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 22 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 02:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (858 ft)
Pressure Alt
776 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,062 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPKB 050134Z 0502/0524 VRB05KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 0502/0505 3SM -TSRA BR OVC025CB FM050500 00000KT 5SM BR SCT140 FM050600 00000KT 2SM BR BKN140 FM051200 00000KT P6SM SCT200 FM051800 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS BKN140CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
Mist
12:00Z FM051200
+10h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKB
03
21
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,781 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
3.2 kt 2.5 kt
38° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,000 ft 150 ft ASP 95°
3.1 kt 2.6 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 - KPKB

8,388 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.3%
MVFR
18%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
3.3%

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 28.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.7%
N
5.5%
S
14.4%
W
16.9%
NE
3.9%
NW
7.9%
SE
3.7%
SW
14.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -20°C to 33°C
-20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

October April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,388 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPKB
IATA Code: PKB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 858 ft MSL

Location

City: Parkersburg (Williamstown)
Country: US
Latitude: 39.345100°
Longitude: -81.439201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,781 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport

Overview

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport serves the Parkersburg and Williamstown area as a medium-sized airport situated at 858 feet above mean sea level. Located in West Virginia with coordinates 39.345100, -81.439201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the mid-Ohio Valley region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KPKB demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 70% of the time. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 32°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns predominantly originate from the west at an average of 7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.1% of the time, which generally supports stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 03/21 measuring 6,781 feet and Runway 10/28 measuring 4,000 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components around 4 knots. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility occurring during 3.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 5.7% of observations with fog present. The airport's wind characteristics and runway configurations provide flexible approach options, with westerly winds being the most prevalent environmental condition.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.