Is KPTV VFR or IFR right now?

KPTV is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KPTV has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 270° at 6 kt, runway 30 gives a 4 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Porterville Municipal Airport have?

Porterville Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,960 ft (1,817 m). Field elevation is 442 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KPTV?

AWOS 134.625 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KPTV?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:54 UTC and sunset at 01:35 UTC; civil twilight ends at 02:01 UTC.

Are there delays at KPTV right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KPTV.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Porterville Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Porterville, CA, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Porterville Municipal Airport. It's 100°F with 22% humidity. Winds from 270° at 6 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKPTVIATAPTVLOCALPTV

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation442ft135 m

Longest runway5,960ft1,817 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates36.03, -119.0636°01'46.6"N 119°03'46.8"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

100°F37.8°C · Dew 54°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

270° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity22%
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Pressure1011.3 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KPTV 042156Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 38/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP106 T03780122 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind270° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature100°F / 37.8°C

Dew point54°F · 22% RH

Altimeter29.86 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Porterville Muni, CA, US·28 min ago

Runway winds

12/30

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind4 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Porterville Municipal Airport (KPTV) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Porterville Municipal Airport. It's 100°F with 22% humidity. Winds from 270° at 6 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is KPTV VFR or IFR right now?: KPTV is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KPTV has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 270° at 6 kt, runway 30 gives a 4 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Porterville Municipal Airport have?: Porterville Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,960 ft (1,817 m). Field elevation is 442 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KPTV?: AWOS 134.625 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KPTV?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:54 UTC and sunset at 01:35 UTC; civil twilight ends at 02:01 UTC.
Are there delays at KPTV right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KPTV.

Runways

1 total

12/30◐ lit

5,960 ft1,817 × 150 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS134.625AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach120.50BAKERSFIELD APP/DEP

Radio / FSS109.20RANCHO RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.