Bacon County Airport

KAMG

Alma, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 23:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
23:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAMG 302353Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02560150 10294 20256 53004

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 6 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating relatively 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
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (200 ft)
Pressure Alt
328 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,696 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AMG
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 150°
5.6 kt 2.1 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 - KAMG

6,878 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.7%
MVFR
18.1%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
6.7%

Bacon County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 42.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.5%
N
7.7%
S
7.5%
W
9.4%
NE
1.4%
NW
10.7%
SE
6.3%
SW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 15°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.7%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

April November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,878 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bacon County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAMG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 200 ft MSL

Location

City: Alma
Country: US
Latitude: 31.536100°
Longitude: -82.506599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bacon County Airport

Bacon County Airport (KAMG) is located in Alma, US at an elevation of 200 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 67.7% of the time based on 6,878 observations, KAMG requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 14.3% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 6.2% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 5.7% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAMG come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 6.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (42.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 15/33 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, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 15°C (59°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.71 to 30.53 inHg (1006-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,878 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.