Aiken Regional Airport

KAIK / AIK

Aiken, US

Last Updated
May 15, 04:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
04:35Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
10 kt
40°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIK 150435Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3003 RMK AO2 T01600055

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 10 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

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.

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
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (528 ft)
Pressure Alt
416 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 663 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAIK 142331Z 1500/1524 33012G18KT P6SM SKC FM150200 35006KT P6SM SKC FM150900 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM151200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM150900
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z FM151200
+8h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
5,500 ft 100 ft ASPH-G 60°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIK

16,250 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.6%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
4%
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 18.3% 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: 18.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.8%
N
7.8%
S
11.1%
W
17.5%
NE
13.6%
NW
4.2%
SE
4.4%
SW
16.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

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 16,250 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 16,250 weather observations shows KAIK maintains VFR conditions 83.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 7.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.5% 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 (18.3% 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 14°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 16,250 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.