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Medford
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KMFR
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ICAO: KMFR | |
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Name | Medford |
Region | North America |
Territory | United States ![]() |
Location | Medford, Jackson County, Oregon |
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Coordinates | 42° 22' 18.85" N, 122° 52' 22.53" W |
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Observation | KMFR 180253Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02501028 57005
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Station | Medford, Rogue Valley International Airport |
Date/Time | 18 April 2021 02:53:00 |
Wind direction | 300° |
Wind speed | 04 kts |
Lowest cloud amount | n/a |
Temperature | 25°C |
Dew point | |
Humidity | 15% |
QNH | hPa |
Weather condition | n/a |
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Tag(s) | Bird Strike Non Avian Wildlife Hazards to Aircraft |
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
ICAO: KMFR IATA: MFR
Description
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport is a public airport located 5 km2.7 nm <br />5,000 m <br />16,404.199 ft <br /> north of downtown Medford in Jackson County, Oregon, USA. In addition to Jackson County, the airport serves seven nearby counties in southwest Oregon.
Climatology
Dry-summer subtropical ”Mediterranean" climate (Köppen climate classification Csa) - characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. During the summer, subtropical high pressure cells dominate, making rainfall unlikely except for the occasional thunderstorm. In the winter, periodic storms bring rain (snow at higher elevations).
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Accidents & Serious Incidents at or in vicinity of KMFR
- DH8D, vicinity Medford OR USA, 2003 (On 8 January 2003, a DHC8-400 sustained multiple bird strikes during a night visual circuit at the Medford airport, OR, USA, resulting in loss of flight displays, multiple false system warnings and the shattering of the LH windscreen. The Captain sustained significant facial injuries and temporary incapacitation with a successful approach and landing being completed by the co-pilot.)