Aiken Regional Airport

KAIK / AIK

Aiken, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
09:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIK 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 07/06 A3032 RMK AO2 T00680064
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (528 ft)
Pressure Alt
116 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -717 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

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 3,800 ft 75 ft ASPH-G
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
07/25 5,500 ft 100 ft ASPH-G 60°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIK

11,465 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
8.7%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
5.7%

Aiken Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 19.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
14.7%
E
6.2%
SE
3.3%
S
8.2%
SW
14.7%
W
19.4%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.2°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,465 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 11,465 weather observations shows KAIK maintains VFR conditions 80.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAIK come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (19.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, October, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 12.2°C (54°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.68 to 30.56 inHg (1005-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,465 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.