Sugar Land Regional Airport

KSGR / SGR

Houston, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
9 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSGR 222253Z 15009KT 10SM FEW011 FEW046 22/21 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S RAE02B24E43 SLP142 P0000 T02220206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 82 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
FEW 4,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,182 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,682 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sugar Land Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,100 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 9 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,100 ft, few at 4,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 22:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 09:00Z and 13:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (82 ft)
Pressure Alt
60 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 920 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSGR 221736Z 2218/2318 15008KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN035CB TEMPO 2218/2222 VRB15G25KT 4SM TSRA BKN020CB FM230000 14007KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN040 FM230500 14006KT 6SM BR SCT007 BKN015 FM230800 14005KT 4SM BR OVC007 TEMPO 2309/2313 2SM BR OVC003 FM231500 17010KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
00:00Z FM230000
+1h
VFR 140° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
05:00Z FM230500
+6h
MVFR 140° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
08:00Z FM230800
+9h
IFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

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°
8.5 kt 3.1 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 - KSGR

6,999 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.4%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
4.7%

Sugar Land Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.1% 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: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 17.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
7%
E
8%
SE
15.7%
S
27.2%
SW
6%
W
2%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.2°C
Range: -6°C to 36°C
-6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 6,999 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.