Saline County Regional Airport

KSUZ

Bryant, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
09:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
6 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSUZ 220935Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM HZ OVC060 15/11 A3014 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 390 ft
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,390 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Saline County Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 6 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (390 ft)
Pressure Alt
158 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 252 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SUZ
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 5,001 ft 100 ft ASPH-E 20°
0.0 kt 0.0 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 - KSUZ

14,325 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.1%
MVFR
20.9%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
3.1%

Saline County Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 35.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.6%
NE
10.1%
E
3.5%
SE
2.7%
S
16.9%
SW
14.8%
W
2%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.3°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 7.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 14,325 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Saline County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSUZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 390 ft MSL

Location

City: Bryant
Country: US
Latitude: 34.590599°
Longitude: -92.479401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPH-E
ILS: No

About Saline County Regional Airport

Overview

Saline County Regional Airport serves the Bryant, Arkansas area as a medium-sized airport located at 390 feet above mean sea level. Positioned at coordinates 34.590599, -92.479401, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Arkansas, supporting regional transportation and general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSUZ demonstrate consistent VFR flying opportunities, with 73.3% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperatures range from -8°C to 35°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns are predominantly southwestern (225°), averaging 6.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 40.3% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) measuring 5,001 feet of asphalt surface, classified as category E. Its geographical positioning offers relatively stable wind conditions, with 100% wind favorability for runway 02/20 and an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. Visibility consistently averages 7.5 statute miles, supporting reliable visual navigation.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at Saline County Regional Airport. Pilots should anticipate marginal conditions approximately 22% of the time, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining for about 8.4% of observations. The prevailing southwestern winds make runway alignment predictable and generally support stable approaches.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.