Atlantic Municipal Airport

KAIO / AIO

Atlantic, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 23:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
23:15Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
16 kt
190° G21 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIO 122315Z AUTO 19016G21KT 10SM BKN021 BKN028 20/18 A2967 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,165 ft
BKN 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,265 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,965 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Atlantic Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,100 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 16 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2100 feet AGL (broken), 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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,165 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,413 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,293 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIO
02
20
12
30
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,000 ft 75 ft CONC-E 22°
15.7 kt 3.3 kt
168° angle
12/30 3,911 ft 75 ft ASP 123°
6.3 kt 14.7 kt
67° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
1,895 ft 185 ft GRS 179°
15.0 kt 5.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIO

14,035 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.6%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
4%
LIFR
3.6%

Atlantic Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 19.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.4%
NE
9%
E
5.7%
SE
4.1%
S
18.8%
SW
9.4%
W
5.2%
NW
12.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -23°C to 35°C
-23°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 14,035 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Atlantic Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAIO
IATA Code: AIO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,165 ft MSL

Location

City: Atlantic
Country: US
Latitude: 41.407299°
Longitude: -95.046898°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CONC-E
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,911 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 1,895 ft
Width: 185 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Atlantic Municipal Airport

Atlantic Municipal Airport (KAIO/AIO) is located in Atlantic, US at an elevation of 1,165 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (02/20, 12/30, 17/35), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,035 weather observations shows KAIO maintains VFR conditions 79.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAIO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (19.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -23°C (-9°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 4.7°C (40°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.24 to 30.81 inHg (990-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,035 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.