Albany Municipal Airport

KS12

Albany, US

Last Updated
May 1, 19:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
19:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4 kt
Variable G10 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KS12 011915Z AUTO VRB04G10KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3004 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 4 knots with gusts to 10 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (226 ft)
Pressure Alt
114 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 408 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
S12
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 3,004 ft 75 ft ASP 180° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KS12

14,999 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.6%
MVFR
13.9%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
9%

Albany Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 47.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 47.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
1.4%
E
1.3%
SE
1.4%
S
20.9%
SW
6.5%
W
2.1%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -6°C to 33°C
-6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

May April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 14,999 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Albany Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KS12
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 226 ft MSL

Location

City: Albany
Country: US
Latitude: 44.637798°
Longitude: -123.058998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,004 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Albany Municipal Airport

Albany Municipal Airport (KS12) is located in Albany, US at an elevation of 226 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 3,004 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,999 weather observations shows KS12 maintains VFR conditions 72.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 13.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KS12 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (47.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, April, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 9.5°C (49°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.27 to 30.58 inHg (991-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,999 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.