Anniston Regional Airport

KANB / ANB

Anniston, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
7 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
4,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KANB 042053Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM BKN049 25/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP216 T02500133 56028 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 612 ft
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,512 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (612 ft)
Pressure Alt
350 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,697 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANB
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 48°
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 - KANB

4,954 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.3%
MVFR
19.9%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
4.1%

Anniston Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 37.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
12.4%
E
11.2%
SE
1.9%
S
2.9%
SW
13.3%
W
9.6%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: -11°C to 33°C
-11°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,954 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Anniston Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KANB
IATA Code: ANB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 612 ft MSL

Location

City: Anniston
Country: US
Latitude: 33.588200°
Longitude: -85.858100°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Anniston Regional Airport

Overview

Anniston Regional Airport serves the Anniston metropolitan area in Alabama, providing general aviation and regional transportation services. Located at an elevation of 612 ft MSL, the airport offers a substantial 7000ft runway (05/23) with an asphalt surface, capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 18.6% of observations. Temperature variations range from -8°C to 33°C, with an average of 13.1°C. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR weather during September, October, and November, with an average visibility of 9.1 statute miles.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 33.588200, -85.858100, the airport is characterized by relatively mild wind conditions. Wind patterns predominantly come from the northeast (45°) at an average speed of 5.7 knots, with calm conditions present 39.3% of the time. The maximum recorded wind speed is 24 knots, which pilots should consider during planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 2.5 knots. Low IFR conditions are rare, occurring in just 4.5% of observations. Pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with fog present in 5.5% of recorded weather conditions and visibility below 3 statute miles in 2.6% of observations.

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.