Smith Reynolds Airport

KINT / INT

Winston Salem, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
05:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
5 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KINT 050554Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01670122 10217 20161 56008
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (969 ft)
Pressure Alt
677 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,150 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KINT 050540Z 0506/0606 20005KT P6SM BKN250 FM051500 22011G18KT P6SM SCT250 FM052300 21007KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
15:00Z FM051500
+9h
VFR 220° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
INT
04
22 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
3,938 ft 150 ft ASP 31°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
15/33 6,655 ft 150 ft ASP 145°
1.3 kt 4.8 kt
75° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KINT

4,580 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
7.4%

Smith Reynolds Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 25.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.8%
NE
13.7%
E
4.6%
SE
2.8%
S
8.1%
SW
12.2%
W
10.5%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -13°C to 31°C
-13°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,580 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Smith Reynolds Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KINT
IATA Code: INT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 969 ft MSL

Location

City: Winston Salem
Country: US
Latitude: 36.133701°
Longitude: -80.222000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,938 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,655 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Smith Reynolds Airport

Overview

Smith Reynolds Airport serves Winston Salem, North Carolina as a medium-sized airport located in the Piedmont region. Situated at an elevation of 969 feet MSL with coordinates 36.133701, -80.222000, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local metropolitan area. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, with marginal and instrument conditions presenting periodically. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -10°C to 31°C, with an average of 10.6°C. Southwest winds at an average of 5.9 knots and calm conditions 28.5% of the time characterize the typical wind environment, with maximum gusts reaching 22 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 04/22 measuring 3,938 feet and Runway 15/33 extending 6,655 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components (3.2 knots for 04/22 and 4.1 knots for 15/33). Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with infrequent periods of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring only 3% of the time).

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate southwest prevailing winds and be prepared for occasional reduced visibility conditions. The substantial runway lengths and favorable wind alignments provide reliable approach and landing options across different aircraft categories.

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.