Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field

KAIT

Aitkin, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 03:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
03:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
3 kt
100°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIT 270315Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3002 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,205 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,093 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,622 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIT
08 ✈️
26
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,400 ft 150 ft GRS 88°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
16/34 4,018 ft 75 ft ASP 164°
1.3 kt 2.7 kt
64° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIT

18,850 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.7%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
5.4%

Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field typically experiences VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 24.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.2%
N
9%
S
16.3%
W
12.1%
NE
2.9%
NW
15.6%
SE
5.9%
SW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.9°C
Range: -36°C to 31°C
-36°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

May October June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 18,850 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAIT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,205 ft MSL

Location

City: Aitkin
Country: US
Latitude: 46.548401°
Longitude: -93.676804°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 3,400 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 4,018 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field

Aitkin Municipal Airport Steve Kurtz Field (KAIT) is located in Aitkin, US at an elevation of 1,205 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (08/26, 16/34), with the longest at 4,018 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 18,850 weather observations shows KAIT maintains VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAIT come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (24.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 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 May, October, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -36°C (-33°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 1.9°C (35°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.05 to 30.7 inHg (984-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 18,850 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.