KSHD METAR
Current observed weather at Shenandoah Valley Regional (SHD · KSHD), Staunton/Waynesboro/Harrisonburg, VA, elevation 1,201 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Shenandoah Valley Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0535Z
MVFRMETAR KSHD 050535Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM BKN026 BKN037 OVC044 18/17 A2998 RMK AO2 T01800173
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
2 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: temperature 18.0°C, dew point 17.3°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| T01800173 | Temperature 18.0°C, dew point 17.3°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 170° at 7 kt | 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 | 2,600 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 2,600 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 2,600 ft AGL, Broken at 3,700 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,400 ft AGL | — |
| 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 | 29.98 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 | 8°C |
| 0655Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 0755Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 0855Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 1055Z | LIFR | Calm | 2 SM | 200 ft | 7°C |
| 1155Z | IFR | 170° at 3 kt | 1 SM | 700 ft | 7°C |
| 1255Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 10°C |
| 1355Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 15°C |
| 1455Z | VFR | 220° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 19°C |
| 1555Z | VFR | 200° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 1655Z | VFR | 170° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 1755Z | VFR | 160° at 10-14 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 1855Z | VFR | 150° at 10-15 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | 140° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | 170° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 12,000 ft | 21°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | 160° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 12,000 ft | 20°C |
| 2255Z | VFR | 170° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 12,000 ft | 19°C |
| 2355Z | VFR | 170° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 11,000 ft | 18°C |
| 0055Z | VFR | 150° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 11,000 ft | 18°C |
| 0155Z | VFR | 160° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,100 ft | 19°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | 180° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 11,000 ft | 18°C |
| 0355Z | MVFR | 170° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | 2,600 ft | 18°C |
| 0435Z | MVFR | 170° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 2,600 ft | 18°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KSHD?
The 5 Nov 2026 0535Z observation at Shenandoah Valley Regional reads: METAR KSHD 050535Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM BKN026 BKN037 OVC044 18/17 A2998 RMK AO2 T01800173 Remarks: Routine station data: temperature 18.0°C, dew point 17.3°C.
Is KSHD VFR right now?
Shenandoah Valley Regional is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KSHD 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 KSHD
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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