Berkeley County Airport

KMKS

Moncks Corner, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 02:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
02:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMKS 110235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3030 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Berkeley County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 11°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
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1024 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (73 ft)
Pressure Alt
-310 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -532 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKS
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,350 ft 75 ft ASP 42°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
42° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMKS

13,951 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82%
MVFR
9.3%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
3.9%

Berkeley County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 40.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.3%
NE
13.1%
E
4.6%
SE
1.5%
S
4.9%
SW
15%
W
3.9%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: -7°C to 33°C
-7°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

April November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,951 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Berkeley County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMKS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 73 ft MSL

Location

City: Moncks Corner
Country: US
Latitude: 33.185501°
Longitude: -80.036301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,350 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Berkeley County Airport

Berkeley County Airport (KMKS) is located in Moncks Corner, US at an elevation of 73 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 4,350 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,951 weather observations shows KMKS maintains VFR conditions 82% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KMKS come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 5.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (40.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -7°C (19°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 13.5°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.59 to 30.58 inHg (1002-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,951 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.