Augusta Municipal Airport

K3AU

Augusta, US

Last Updated
Apr 13, 10:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
10:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
14 kt
180° G20 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K3AU 131015Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM OVC012 20/18 A2983 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,328 ft
OVC 1,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,528 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Augusta Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 14 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1200 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,328 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,426 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,345 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
3AU
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,199 ft 60 ft ASP 184°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K3AU

13,555 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.6%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
5%
LIFR
3.1%

Augusta Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
6.8%
E
7.9%
SE
11.9%
S
26.6%
SW
6.5%
W
4.4%
NW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -18°C to 34°C
-18°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 13,555 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Augusta Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K3AU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,328 ft MSL

Location

City: Augusta
Country: US
Latitude: 37.671600°
Longitude: -97.077904°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,199 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Augusta Municipal Airport

Augusta Municipal Airport (K3AU) is located in Augusta, US at an elevation of 1,328 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 4,199 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,555 weather observations shows K3AU maintains VFR conditions 84.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 7.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K3AU come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -18°C (-0°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 9.6°C (49°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.28 to 30.72 inHg (992-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,555 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.