Orangeburg Municipal Airport

KOGB / OGB

Orangeburg, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 05:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
05:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOGB 100553Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM FEW065 23/22 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02330217 10278 20233 55009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 195 ft
FEW 6,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,695 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Orangeburg Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 6,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 6,500 ft.

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 remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (195 ft)
Pressure Alt
-8 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 999 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KOGB 100526Z 1006/1106 VRB04KT P6SM SCT015 SCT150 FM101300 22007KT P6SM SCT060 FM110000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
13:00Z FM101300
+7h
VFR 220° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OGB
05
23
13
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,500 ft 100 ft ASP 42°
3.0 kt 2.7 kt
138° angle
13/31 2,800 ft 165 ft GRS 121°
2.1 kt 3.4 kt
59° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,401 ft 100 ft ASP 167°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOGB

8,140 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.3%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
4.3%

Orangeburg Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, April, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 30.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
3%
N
9.3%
S
11.1%
W
9.5%
NE
15%
NW
6.2%
SE
3.3%
SW
12.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.8°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

November April June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,140 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Orangeburg Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOGB
IATA Code: OGB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 195 ft MSL

Location

City: Orangeburg
Country: US
Latitude: 33.456799°
Longitude: -80.859497°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 165 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,401 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Orangeburg Municipal Airport

Overview

Orangeburg Municipal Airport serves the city of Orangeburg, South Carolina, providing general aviation services in the central part of the state. Located at 33.456799, -80.859497 with an elevation of 195 feet MSL, the airport features three runways accommodating various aircraft operations. The airport's strategic location and multiple runway configurations make it a significant regional aviation facility.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KOGB demonstrate excellent VFR flying opportunities, with 73.2% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 6.6 knots, with occasional calm conditions at 33.5% of observations. Temperature variations range from -7°C to 34°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. November, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport offers three runways with different surface types: two asphalt (05/23 and 17/35) and one grass (13/31). The longest runway (17/35) extends 5,401 feet, providing substantial length for various aircraft types. All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, which supports consistent operational flexibility across different wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components ranging between 3.3 and 5 knots across runways. Visibility typically exceeds 9 statute miles, with only 3.3% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Occasional fog occurs in 4% of observations, suggesting pilots should monitor local conditions before approach. The multiple runway options provide excellent wind adaptation potential for most aircraft.

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

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.