KPTB METAR
Current observed weather at Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County (PTB · KPTB), Petersburg, VA, elevation 193 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0535Z
VFRMETAR KPTB 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3001 RMK AO2 T01760170
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
2 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: temperature 17.6°C, dew point 17.0°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| T01760170 | Temperature 17.6°C, dew point 17.0°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Clear below 12,000 ft | — |
| Temperature | 18°C (64°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 17°C (63°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.01 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0555Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 10°C |
| 0655Z | IFR | Calm | 1 SM | 700 ft | 9°C |
| 0755Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 0855Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 1055Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 1155Z | LIFR | Calm | 7 SM | 100 ft | 7°C |
| 1255Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 1355Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 1455Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 17°C |
| 1535Z | MVFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 19°C |
| 1655Z | VFR | 240° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 3,100 ft | 22°C |
| 1755Z | MVFR | 230° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 2,800 ft | 23°C |
| 1855Z | MVFR | 250° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 2,700 ft | 22°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 4,900 ft | 22°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | 210° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 2255Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 2355Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 0055Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 15°C |
| 0155Z | IFR | Calm | 1.5 SM | 700 ft | 14°C |
| 0235Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 0235Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 0435Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 18°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KPTB?
The 5 Nov 2026 0535Z observation at Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County reads: METAR KPTB 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3001 RMK AO2 T01760170 Remarks: Routine station data: temperature 17.6°C, dew point 17.0°C.
Is KPTB VFR right now?
Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KPTB METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KPTB
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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