Saline County Regional Airport

KSUZ

Bryant, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8 kt
180°
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSUZ 042235Z AUTO 18008KT 7SM CLR 24/18 A3001 RMK A01
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (390 ft)
Pressure Alt
308 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,482 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SUZ
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
5,001 ft 100 ft ASPH-E 20°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSUZ

11,068 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.5%
MVFR
17.6%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
3.7%

Saline County Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 38.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
11.1%
E
3.7%
SE
2.6%
S
12%
SW
13.4%
W
2.3%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,068 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Saline County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSUZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 390 ft MSL

Location

City: Bryant
Country: US
Latitude: 34.590599°
Longitude: -92.479401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPH-E
ILS: No

About Saline County Regional Airport

Overview

Saline County Regional Airport serves the Bryant, Arkansas area as a medium-sized airport located at 390 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates 34.590599, -92.479401, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Arkansas, supporting regional transportation and general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSUZ demonstrate consistent VFR flying opportunities, with 73.3% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperatures range from -8°C to 35°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns are predominantly southwestern (225°), averaging 6.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 40.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) measuring 5,001 feet of asphalt surface, classified as category E. Its geographical positioning offers relatively stable wind conditions, with 100% wind favorability for runway 02/20 and an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. Visibility consistently averages 7.5 statute miles, supporting reliable visual navigation.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at Saline County Regional Airport. Pilots should anticipate marginal conditions approximately 22% of the time, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for about 8.4% of observations. The prevailing southwestern winds make runway alignment predictable and generally support stable approaches.

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.