Long Island Mac Arthur Airport

KISP / ISP

Islip, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
03:35Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3 kt
160°
1 SM
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KISP 040335Z 16003KT 1SM R06/P6000FT -RA BR BKN002 OVC009 01/01 A3018 RMK AO2 P0002 T00110006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 99 ft
BKN 200 ft AGL
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
299 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
999 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (99 ft)
Pressure Alt
-164 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,820 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KISP 040239Z 0403/0424 00000KT 1SM -RA BR OVC003 TEMPO 0405/0408 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM040800 VRB01KT 1/2SM -DZ FG OVC002 FM041100 VRB02KT 2SM BR OVC005 FM041400 VRB01KT 5SM BR BKN015 FM041700 36004KT P6SM FEW015 SCT250 FM042100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:49Z BASE
+0h
LIFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Rain, Mist
05:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
08:00Z FM040800
+5h
LIFR VRB 1 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Drizzle, Fog
11:00Z FM041100
+8h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ISP
06
24
10
28
15L ✈️
33R
15R ✈️
33L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 7,006 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
1.3 kt 2.7 kt
115° angle
10/28 5,034 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
70° angle
✈️ 15L/33R
Active: 15L
3,175 ft 75 ft ASP 135°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
✈️ 15R/33L
Active: 15R
5,186 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KISP

4,175 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.9%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
2.8%

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 10.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
14%
NE
8.6%
E
5.6%
SE
2.8%
S
7.7%
SW
12.9%
W
21.3%
NW
16.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -16°C to 29°C
-16°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 15L/33R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 15R/33L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,175 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KISP
IATA Code: ISP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 99 ft MSL

Location

City: Islip
Country: US
Latitude: 40.795200°
Longitude: -73.100197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,006 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 5,034 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15L/33R
Length: 3,175 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 5,186 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Long Island Mac Arthur Airport

Overview

Long Island MacArthur Airport serves Suffolk County in New York, providing a critical transportation hub for Long Island's eastern regions. Located at 99 feet MSL with coordinates 40.795200, -73.100197, the airport offers four asphalt runways supporting various aviation operations. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential infrastructure for general aviation, commercial, and regional aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 82.8% of recorded METARs reporting VFR conditions. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.6 knots create stable approach environments. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 29°C suggest significant seasonal variation, with December, September, and November presenting the most consistently favorable VFR weather conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with substantial length variations: 06/24 at 7,006 feet, 10/28 at 5,034 feet, and two parallel runways 15L/33R and 15R/33L at 3,175 and 5,186 feet respectively. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components ranging between 5.5 and 6.4 knots. This configuration provides pilots multiple landing options under varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Wind data suggests a consistent westerly wind pattern, which typically favors runways oriented west-east and north-south. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 2.2% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 1.2%. Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with multiple runway options for safe landing.

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
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.