Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

KABY / ABY

Albany, US

Last Updated
May 15, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KABY 150953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01000089

Weather Briefing

VFR

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 9°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. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

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
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (197 ft)
Pressure Alt
85 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -468 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KABY 150520Z 1506/1606 00000KT P6SM SKC FM151400 07005KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM151400
+4h
VFR 70° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABY
04
22
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 6,601 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
42° angle
16/34 5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 162°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
162° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KABY

6,985 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
5%

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 29.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
11.5%
E
8%
SE
3.4%
S
8.6%
SW
11.5%
W
8.1%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.1°C
Range: -7°C to 36°C
-7°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,985 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KABY
IATA Code: ABY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 197 ft MSL

Location

City: Albany
Country: US
Latitude: 31.532946°
Longitude: -84.196215°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,601 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

Overview

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport serves Albany, Georgia, as a medium-sized airport located in the southwestern part of the state. Situated at 197 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, featuring two paved runways that support various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at this airport, with 74.1% of observations indicating visual flight rules. The wind is typically from the northeast at an average of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 36°C, suggesting significant seasonal variation that pilots should prepare for when planning flights.

Notable Features

The airport offers two runways: Runway 04/22 at 6,601 feet and Runway 16/34 at 5,200 feet, both paved with asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind conditions of 3.5 and 4.4 knots respectively. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility during 4.2% of observations related to fog events.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the best VFR months for operations at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. When approaching, pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions during 13.1% of observations (combined MVFR and IFR), with visibility potentially reducing to below 3 miles during 2.3% of recorded periods. Both runways offer consistent wind conditions that support predictable approach and landing strategies.

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.