Aiken Regional Airport

KAIK / AIK

Aiken, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 23:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
23:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIK 262315Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM VCTS SCT060 SCT100 SCT120 28/23 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS T02850228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 528 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,528 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,528 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,528 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aiken Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 6,000 ft, scattered at 10,000 ft, scattered at 12,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 01:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (528 ft)
Pressure Alt
356 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,043 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAIK 261730Z 2618/2718 22004KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 TEMPO 2618/2622 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM262200 21008KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 2622/2701 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM270100 20004KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100 FM271400 25008KT P6SM BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
01:00Z FM270100
+2h
VFR 200° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIK
01
19 ✈️
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,800 ft 75 ft ASPH-G
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
07/25 5,500 ft 100 ft ASPH-G 60°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIK

19,154 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.4%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
4.2%

Aiken Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 17.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.7%
N
7.2%
S
12%
W
17.1%
NE
12.9%
NW
4.2%
SE
4.9%
SW
17.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.5°C
Range: -11°C to 36°C
-11°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

April November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 19,154 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aiken Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAIK
IATA Code: AIK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 528 ft MSL

Location

City: Aiken
Country: US
Latitude: 33.649399°
Longitude: -81.684998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Aiken Regional Airport

Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK/AIK) is located in Aiken, US at an elevation of 528 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 07/25), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 19,154 weather observations shows KAIK maintains VFR conditions 83.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAIK come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (17.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 15.5°C (60°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.63 to 30.6 inHg (1003-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 19,154 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.