Atkinson Municipal Airport

KPTS / PTS

Pittsburg, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 12:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
12:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7 kt
10°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPTS 291255Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3013 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 7 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (950 ft)
Pressure Alt
748 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 136 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PTS
04
22
10
28
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,001 ft 75 ft ASPH-G 40°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
10/28 3,008 ft 100 ft ASP 110°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
100° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
5,500 ft 100 ft ASP 169°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPTS

15,232 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.8%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
2.8%

Atkinson Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
10.4%
E
9.2%
SE
9.3%
S
35%
SW
12.8%
W
3.4%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -22°C to 34°C
-22°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 15,232 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Atkinson Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPTS
IATA Code: PTS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 950 ft MSL

Location

City: Pittsburg
Country: US
Latitude: 37.449501°
Longitude: -94.731102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,008 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Atkinson Municipal Airport

Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS/PTS) is located in Pittsburg, US at an elevation of 950 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (04/22, 10/28, 16/34), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,232 weather observations shows KPTS maintains VFR conditions 82.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KPTS come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 11.1°C (52°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.39 to 30.75 inHg (995-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,232 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.