Braxton County Airport

K48I

Sutton, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 01:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
01:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K48I 300155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW011 13/13 A2986 RMK AO2 T01270126 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,276 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,376 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Braxton County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,100 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
968 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,276 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,344 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,410 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
48I
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,995 ft 60 ft ASP 16°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
16° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K48I

14,648 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.8%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
2.1%

Braxton County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 78% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 78%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
0.4%
E
0.7%
SE
0.1%
S
0%
SW
5.5%
W
12.1%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.5°C
Range: -22°C to 31°C
-22°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 14,648 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Braxton County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K48I
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,276 ft MSL

Location

City: Sutton
Country: US
Latitude: 38.687000°
Longitude: -80.651802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,995 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Braxton County Airport

Braxton County Airport (K48I) is located in Sutton, US at an elevation of 1,276 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 3,995 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,648 weather observations shows K48I maintains VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K48I come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (78% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7.5°C (46°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.37 to 30.59 inHg (995-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,648 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.