St Simons Island Airport

KSSI / SSI

St Simons Island, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
17:35Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
8 kt
40° G14 kt
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSSI 041735Z AUTO 04008G14KT 10SM SCT029 SCT042 BKN060 22/22 A3030 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19 ft
SCT 2,900 ft AGL
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,919 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,219 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,019 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1025 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (19 ft)
Pressure Alt
-364 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 481 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSSI 041556Z 0416/0512 06008KT 6SM BR SCT004 FM041700 07009KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC012 FM042200 08010KT 1SM BR OVC003 FM042300 05005KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM050130 12004KT 1/4SM FG OVC002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Mist
22:00Z FM042200
+5h
LIFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
23:00Z FM042300
+6h
LIFR 50° 5 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
01:00Z FM050130
+8h
LIFR 120° 4 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSI
04 ✈️
22
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
5,800 ft 100 ft ASP 36°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
16/34 3,313 ft 75 ft ASP 154°
3.3 kt 7.3 kt
114° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSSI

11,482 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.3%
MVFR
9.5%
IFR
3%
LIFR
5.2%

St Simons Island Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 13.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.7%
NE
16.1%
E
6.7%
SE
4.5%
S
6.8%
SW
9.8%
W
14.3%
NW
11.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.3°C
Range: -5°C to 32°C
-5°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

November February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,482 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

St Simons Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSSI
IATA Code: SSI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: St Simons Island
Country: US
Latitude: 31.151800°
Longitude: -81.391296°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,800 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,313 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About St Simons Island Airport

Overview

St Simons Island Airport serves coastal Georgia as a medium-sized airport situated on St Simons Island, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Located at 31.151800, -81.391296 with an elevation of 19 feet MSL, the airport offers two paved runways that support various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 82.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistent, primarily from the north at an average of 7.4 knots, with a maximum observed speed of 19 knots. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 32°C, creating a moderate climate that supports year-round aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 04/22 at 5,800 feet and Runway 16/34 at 3,313 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 4.2 and 4.7 knots respectively. The low elevation and coastal location suggest potential for maritime weather influences.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 9.6 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced conditions (fog present in only 1.6% of observations). November, September, and December represent the best months for VFR flying, offering the most consistent weather patterns. When planning approaches, both runways provide reliable wind conditions suitable for safe operations.

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
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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.