Long Island Mac Arthur Airport

KISP / ISP

Islip, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 04:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
04:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KISP 270456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02000161 402720144

Weather Briefing

VFR

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (99 ft)
Pressure Alt
167 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 791 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KISP 270239Z 2703/2724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060 BKN250 FM271300 17006KT P6SM BKN060 FM271600 18009KT P6SM FEW035 BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
13:00Z FM271300
+8h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
16:00Z FM271600
+11h
VFR 180° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ISP
06
24
10
28
15L
33R
15R
33L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 7,006 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
45° angle
10/28 5,034 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
90° angle
15L/33R 3,175 ft 75 ft ASP 135°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
135° angle
15R/33L 5,186 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KISP

7,847 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
8.9%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
4.2%

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.9%
N
12.9%
S
13%
W
14.9%
NE
7.2%
NW
14.4%
SE
4%
SW
17.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -16°C to 36°C
-16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

June May December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 15L/33R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 15R/33L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,847 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Long Island Mac Arthur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KISP
IATA Code: ISP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 99 ft MSL

Location

City: Islip
Country: US
Latitude: 40.795200°
Longitude: -73.100197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 7,006 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 5,034 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15L/33R
Length: 3,175 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 5,186 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Long Island Mac Arthur Airport

Overview

Long Island MacArthur Airport serves Suffolk County in New York, providing a critical transportation hub for Long Island's eastern regions. Located at 99 feet MSL with coordinates 40.795200, -73.100197, the airport offers four asphalt runways supporting various aviation operations. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential infrastructure for general aviation, commercial, and regional aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 82.8% of recorded METARs reporting VFR conditions. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.6 knots create stable approach environments. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 29°C suggest significant seasonal variation, with December, September, and November presenting the most consistently favorable VFR weather conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with substantial length variations: 06/24 at 7,006 feet, 10/28 at 5,034 feet, and two parallel runways 15L/33R and 15R/33L at 3,175 and 5,186 feet respectively. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components ranging between 5.5 and 6.4 knots. This configuration provides pilots multiple landing options under varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Wind data suggests a consistent westerly wind pattern, which typically favors runways oriented west-east and north-south. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 2.2% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 1.2%. Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with multiple runway options for safe landing.

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

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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.