Augusta Municipal Airport

K3AU

Augusta, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 21:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
21:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
7 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K3AU 302115Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM SCT055 BKN080 OVC110 17/01 A3004 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,328 ft
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,828 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,328 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,328 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Augusta Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 7 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,328 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,216 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,775 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
3AU
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
4,199 ft 60 ft ASP 184°
6.6 kt 2.4 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 - K3AU

14,706 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
3%

Augusta Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.7%
N
15.6%
S
28%
W
4.2%
NE
6.8%
NW
9.9%
SE
11.6%
SW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -18°C to 34°C
-18°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 14,706 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Augusta Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K3AU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,328 ft MSL

Location

City: Augusta
Country: US
Latitude: 37.671600°
Longitude: -97.077904°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,199 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Augusta Municipal Airport

Augusta Municipal Airport (K3AU) is located in Augusta, US at an elevation of 1,328 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 4,199 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,706 weather observations shows K3AU maintains VFR conditions 84% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K3AU come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -18°C (-0°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 10.2°C (50°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.28 to 30.72 inHg (992-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,706 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.