Atlantic Municipal Airport

KAIO / AIO

Atlantic, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 13:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
13:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
7 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIO 291355Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3015 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Atlantic Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 7 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,165 ft)
Pressure Alt
933 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 373 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIO
02
20
12
30 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,000 ft 75 ft CONC-E 22°
2.2 kt 6.7 kt
72° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
3,911 ft 75 ft ASP 123°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
17/35 1,895 ft 185 ft GRS 179°
4.6 kt 5.3 kt
131° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIO

15,194 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.1%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
3.3%

Atlantic Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 18.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.2%
NE
8.9%
E
5.8%
SE
4.2%
S
20.1%
SW
9.4%
W
5.5%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -23°C to 35°C
-23°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 15,194 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Atlantic Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAIO
IATA Code: AIO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,165 ft MSL

Location

City: Atlantic
Country: US
Latitude: 41.407299°
Longitude: -95.046898°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CONC-E
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,911 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 1,895 ft
Width: 185 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Atlantic Municipal Airport

Atlantic Municipal Airport (KAIO/AIO) is located in Atlantic, US at an elevation of 1,165 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (02/20, 12/30, 17/35), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,194 weather observations shows KAIO maintains VFR conditions 80.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAIO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -23°C (-9°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 5.5°C (42°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.24 to 30.81 inHg (990-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,194 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.