Aiken Regional Airport

KAIK / AIK

Aiken, US

Last Updated
May 1, 14:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
14:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7 kt
50°
10 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIK 011415Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM OVC019 16/07 A2997 RMK AO2 T01640067

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 528 ft
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,428 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Aiken Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 7 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1900 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain, Light Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Rain between 13:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (528 ft)
Pressure Alt
476 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 723 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAIK 011307Z 0113/0212 07007G15KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 TEMPO 0113/0115 6SM -RA BKN022 FM012200 18005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC050 FM020300 30005KT 4SM -RA BR SCT007 OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
22:00Z FM012200
+8h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIK
01
19
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 3,800 ft 75 ft ASPH-G
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
5,500 ft 100 ft ASPH-G 60°
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 - KAIK

15,401 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.6%
MVFR
7.8%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
4.5%

Aiken Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 18.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8%
NE
13.6%
E
6.7%
SE
4.3%
S
10.7%
SW
16.2%
W
17.9%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.7°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

April November March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 15,401 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aiken Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAIK
IATA Code: AIK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 528 ft MSL

Location

City: Aiken
Country: US
Latitude: 33.649399°
Longitude: -81.684998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Aiken Regional Airport

Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK/AIK) is located in Aiken, US at an elevation of 528 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 07/25), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,401 weather observations shows KAIK maintains VFR conditions 83.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 7.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAIK come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (18.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 13.7°C (57°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.63 to 30.6 inHg (1003-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,401 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.