Sugar Land Regional Airport

KSGR / SGR

Houston, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
110°
9 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSGR 041253Z 11006KT 9SM OVC006 21/20 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02110200

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 82 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
682 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (82 ft)
Pressure Alt
-61 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 679 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSGR 041120Z 0412/0512 14009KT P6SM BKN007 OVC012 FM041600 15011KT P6SM BKN015 BKN030 FM041900 15013G22KT P6SM BKN035 BKN050 FM050300 15009KT P6SM FEW007 BKN015 FM050600 16008KT P6SM BKN007 OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:11Z BASE
+0h
IFR 140° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
16:00Z FM041600
+3h
MVFR 150° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
19:00Z FM041900
+6h
VFR 150° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SGR
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
8,000 ft 100 ft CON 175°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSGR

5,293 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.5%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
4.9%

Sugar Land Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 20.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
7.3%
E
7.8%
SE
13.5%
S
23.7%
SW
6.7%
W
2.3%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.7°C
Range: -6°C to 36°C
-6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 6.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,293 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sugar Land Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSGR
IATA Code: SGR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 82 ft MSL

Location

City: Houston
Country: US
Latitude: 29.622299°
Longitude: -95.656502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Sugar Land Regional Airport

Overview

Sugar Land Regional Airport serves the greater Houston metropolitan area, strategically located southwest of Houston in Sugar Land, Texas. As a medium-sized airport, it provides crucial general aviation and business aviation services for the rapidly growing suburban region. The airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet mean sea level with coordinates that place it in a key transportation corridor.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sugar Land Regional Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions present 74.1% of the time. Pilots can expect a moderate maritime climate with temperature ranges from -3°C to 36°C, and average temperatures around 20.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 7.2 knots, with calm conditions occurring 20.6% of the time and maximum gusts reaching 25 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) that is 8,000 feet long with a concrete surface. Its geographical positioning near Houston provides strategic access to the Gulf Coast region, with relatively flat terrain typical of southeastern Texas. Wind analysis indicates near-perfect runway alignment, with the primary runway favorable for wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of just 3.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently excellent VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with only 2% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog (present in 5.6% of observations) and should anticipate southerly wind patterns when planning arrivals and departures.

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.