Allendale County Airport

KAQX

Allendale, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 13:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
13:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
10°
10 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAQX 301315Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN100 20/19 A2983 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 161 ft
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,161 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Allendale County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 7 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (161 ft)
Pressure Alt
259 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 898 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AQX
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,005 ft 75 ft ASP 162°
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 - KAQX

15,247 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.1%
MVFR
9.1%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
4.6%

Allendale County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 84.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 84.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.3%
N
6.1%
S
2.5%
W
1.3%
NE
1.4%
NW
1.6%
SE
2.3%
SW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.5°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

April November September

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 15,247 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Allendale County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAQX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 161 ft MSL

Location

City: Allendale
Country: US
Latitude: 32.995098°
Longitude: -81.270203°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,005 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Allendale County Airport

Allendale County Airport (KAQX) is located in Allendale, US at an elevation of 161 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 5,005 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,247 weather observations shows KAQX maintains VFR conditions 83.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAQX come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (84.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 14.5°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.59 to 30.55 inHg (1002-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,247 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.