Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

KABY / ABY

Albany, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 04:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
04:45Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KABY 220445Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC015 17/05 A3026 RMK AO2 T01720050

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 197 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,697 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (197 ft)
Pressure Alt
-156 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 131 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KABY 212320Z 2200/2224 07003KT P6SM BKN250 FM221400 21007KT P6SM SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
14:00Z FM221400
+10h
VFR 210° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABY
04
22
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,601 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
1.5 kt 3.7 kt
68° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 162°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KABY

6,265 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.6%
MVFR
13.6%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
5.2%

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 30.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
11.7%
E
7.9%
SE
3.2%
S
8.2%
SW
11.6%
W
8%
NW
9.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: -7°C to 36°C
-7°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,265 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KABY
IATA Code: ABY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 197 ft MSL

Location

City: Albany
Country: US
Latitude: 31.532946°
Longitude: -84.196215°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,601 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

Overview

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport serves Albany, Georgia, as a medium-sized airport located in the southwestern part of the state. Situated at 197 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, featuring two paved runways that support various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at this airport, with 74.1% of observations indicating visual flight rules. The wind is typically from the northeast at an average of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 36°C, suggesting significant seasonal variation that pilots should prepare for when planning flights.

Notable Features

The airport offers two runways: Runway 04/22 at 6,601 feet and Runway 16/34 at 5,200 feet, both paved with asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions of 3.5 and 4.4 knots respectively. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility during 4.2% of observations related to fog events.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the best VFR months for operations at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. When approaching, pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions during 13.1% of observations (combined MVFR and IFR), with visibility potentially reducing to below 3 miles during 2.3% of recorded periods. Both runways offer consistent wind conditions that support predictable approach and landing strategies.

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

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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.