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Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport

KSCD

Sylacauga, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 05:15 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

05:15Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

17°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 16°C

0kt

0°

Visibility

9,000ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

30.13

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSCD 160515Z AUTO 00000KT BKN090 OVC120 17/16 A3013 RMK AO2 T01700160 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 569ft

BKN 9,000ft AGL

OVC 12,000ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

9,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

9,569ft AMSL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

12,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

12,569ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.13 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.57 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (569 ft)

Pressure Alt

359 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 736 ft

ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

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SCD

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
09/27	5,390 ft	100 ft	ASP	91°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 91° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSCD

Type: small airport

Status: active

Elevation: 569 ft MSL

Location

City: Sylacauga

Country: US

Latitude: 33.171799°

Longitude: -86.305496°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27

Length: 5,390 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport

Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport (KSCD) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Sylacauga, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 569 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.