Anderson Regional Airport

KAND / AND

Anderson, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 12:22Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
12:22Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
7 kt
190°
8 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KAND 101222Z AUTO 19007KT 8SM FEW004 SCT055 BKN070 23/22 A3012 RMK AO2 T02280222

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 782 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,182 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,282 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,782 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Anderson Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 7 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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: Mist, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 18:00Z and 21:00Z.

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. 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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (782 ft)
Pressure Alt
580 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,728 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAND 101142Z 1012/1112 00000KT 4SM BR FEW002 BKN040 BKN090 FM101400 23008KT P6SM SCT045 SCT090 BKN250 PROB30 1018/1021 4SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM110200 00000KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM101400
+2h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
18:00Z PROB30
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AND
05
23
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,002 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
5.7 kt 4.0 kt
145° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,995 ft 150 ft ASP 165°
6.6 kt 2.4 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 - KAND

7,592 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.8%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
4.8%

Anderson Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 27.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.1%
N
3%
S
8.1%
W
14.4%
NE
13.4%
NW
3.6%
SE
2.6%
SW
16%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.9°C
Range: -9°C to 32°C
-9°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

June April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,592 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Anderson Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAND
IATA Code: AND
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 782 ft MSL

Location

City: Anderson
Country: US
Latitude: 34.494598°
Longitude: -82.709396°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,995 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Anderson Regional Airport

Overview

Anderson Regional Airport serves the Anderson, South Carolina region as a medium-sized airport situated at 782 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 34.494598, -82.709396, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at 75.8% of observation periods, with moderate chances of MVFR at 12%. Weather data indicates a western prevailing wind at 270° with an average speed of 6.9 knots, and temperatures ranging from -8°C to 32°C. October, September, and November represent the most favorable VFR months, offering the most consistent flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 6,002 feet and Runway 17/35 at 4,995 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind interference (2.9kt for 05/23 and 5.7kt for 17/35). Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with infrequent restrictions, as only 2.8% of observations show visibility below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Wind conditions strongly favor both primary runways, allowing flexible approach options. Pilots should anticipate calm wind conditions approximately 29.9% of the time. During approach, be prepared for potential reduced visibility scenarios, as fog occurs in 4.9% of observations, though this remains a relatively low occurrence.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.