Blairsville Airport

KDZJ

Blairsville, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 02:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
02:55Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
3 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDZJ 290255Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM OVC019 17/15 A3008 RMK AO2 T01680152

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,911 ft
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,811 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Blairsville Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1900 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 15°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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
955 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,911 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,739 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,438 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DZJ
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
5,004 ft 100 ft ASP 72°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDZJ

15,129 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
17.2%
IFR
3%
LIFR
4.8%

Blairsville Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 46.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 46.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.2%
N
4.5%
S
6.8%
W
9.6%
NE
2.1%
NW
12%
SE
5.6%
SW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.1°C
Range: -16°C to 29°C
-16°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

April March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 15,129 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Blairsville Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDZJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,911 ft MSL

Location

City: Blairsville
Country: US
Latitude: 34.855099°
Longitude: -83.996902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Blairsville Airport

Blairsville Airport (KDZJ) is located in Blairsville, US at an elevation of 1,911 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 5,004 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,129 weather observations shows KDZJ maintains VFR conditions 75% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KDZJ come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 5.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (46.6% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, March, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 10.1°C (50°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.62 to 30.55 inHg (1003-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,129 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.