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KVCV/VCV METAR Southern California Logistics Airport

Victorville, CaliforniaElevation 2,885 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR17 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
180@8
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
3,909 ft
+1,024 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0130Z (6:30 PM local) · 17 min old

KVCV is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 8 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
180° at 8 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
19°C / 4°C
66°F / 39°F. 15°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.05 inHg
1017.6 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
FAA: no delays reported at VCV.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No TAF available for this airport.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 180° at 8 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight mostly clear, low near 46F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Clear 46 S 4 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 74/45 S 13 kt 22 kt 0%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 71/47 SE 13 kt 22 kt 0%
Thursday Partly Sunny 70/47 S 9 kt – 0%
Friday Mostly Sunny 65/47 S 13 kt – 5%
Saturday Chance Rain Showers 61/45 S 13 kt – 51%
Sunday Chance Rain Showers 57/43 W 13 kt – 51%
Monday Mostly Sunny 60 NE 9 kt – 8%

Source: National Weather Service (office SGX). Forecast issued 0146Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW03211735 180°180°8 kt180°180° 8180°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
180° at 8 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 178 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
17
HEAD
8 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
21
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
OK
03
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
35
HEAD
8 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 13,052 ft

03/21
Dimensions
9,138 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0345°T
Landing length (LDA)9,138 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,138 / 9,138 / 9,138 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 21225°T
Landing length (LDA)9,138 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,138 / 9,138 / 9,138 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
17/35
Dimensions
13,052 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17180°T
Landing length (LDA)13,052 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA13,052 / 13,052 / 13,052 ft
ILSLOCALIZER
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 35360°T
Landing length (LDA)13,052 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA13,052 / 13,052 / 13,052 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,909 ft
Pressure altitude
2,755 ft
Field elevation
2,885 ft MSL
Temperature
19°C (66°F)
Dewpoint
4°C (39°F)
Altimeter
30.05 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0102Z 6:02 PM
Sunrise
1405Z 7:05 AM
Loggable night
0127Z (6:27 PM local) → 1339Z (6:39 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0102Z (6:02 PM local) → 1405Z (7:05 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0202Z (7:02 PM local) → 1305Z (6:05 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Southern California Logistics Airport is in Victorville, California. Field elevation 2,885 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJAMES MURAWSKI
Manager phone760-243-1915
AttendedDaily, 0600–2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKVCV / VCV
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.5975, -117.3830
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.350
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.55
JOSHUA APP/DEP
A/D
109.4
AWOS 3
AWOS
124.45
GND
GND
118.35
VICTORVILLE TWR
TWR
118.350
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KVCV traffic patterns

2026-06-16 to 2026-10-25, 30 days observed · data 2026-10-25

Medium confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
1.5
AVG OPS/DAY
2.3
Activity trend over 11 days: falling, from 4 to 3 operations per dayOperations trend (11 days)

Busiest day: Tue · Busiest month: Sep

FLEET MIX
Piston single 24%Helicopter 21%Jet 18%Turboprop 16%Unknown 11%Airliner 7%Other 4%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›BE20 (Turboprop) · ~2 landings/mo
›C560 (Unknown) · ~2 landings/mo
›L29 (Jet) · ~2 landings/mo
›P28A (Piston single) · ~2 landings/mo
›EC35 (Helicopter) · ~2 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly rotorcraft.

›EC35 (Helicopter)
›C560 (Unknown)
›C172 (Piston single)
›BE20 (Turboprop)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KSBD San Bernardino International Airport
31 NM S
VFR
KEDW Edwards Air Force Base
31 NM NW
VFR
KCCB Upland-Cable Airport
33 NM SW
VFR
KDAG Barstow Daggett Airport
33 NM NE
VFR
KONT Ontario International Airport
34 NM S
VFR
KPMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport
35 NM W
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ARFF INDEX A, WITH ARFF INDEX E AVBL WITH 24 HRS PPR; CALL OPNS (760) 243-1915.
›AIRPORT OPERATIONS - 760 243-1915
›FOR ACFT FUEL OR MAINT CALL (760) 246-7794 OR USE FREQ 131.975
›PTN OF RWY 17 NORTH 3000 FT ARE NOT VISIBLE AREAS FROM TOWER.
›U.S. CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT. CUSTOMS OFFICER AVBL 1700-0100Z++ MON-FRI 760-243-1925, AFTER HRS CALL 760-490-8651.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
›NO OBJECTION.
›OPR HRS 2200-0600.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT PAPI RWY 03, 21, 17 & 35; HIRL RWYS 03/21 & 17/35 - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 473/F/A/W/U
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF SILVER LAKES 10 MILES NORTH FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.
›PTN OF TWY A BTN TWY C AND RWY 21, PTN OF TWY C BTN TWY A AND TWY B, PTN OF TWY C BTN TWYS C1 AND C2, PTN OF TWY E BTN TWY E1 AND TWY D, RWY 17 THLD, AND RWY 35 THLD ARE NOT VISIBLE AREAS FROM THE ATCT. VCV ATCT UNA TO PRVD ATC SVCS TO ACFT IN THESE NON-VISIBLE AREAS.
›PCR VALUE: 518/F/B/X/U
›TWY U NOT AVBL FOR GA OR ACR USE. NOT LGTD.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KVCV on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KVCV have a METAR?
Yes. KVCV has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KVCV have a TAF?
When KVCV issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KVCV?
KVCV sits at 2,885 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KVCV?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.