Allegheny County Airport

KAGC / AGC

Pittsburgh, US

Last Updated
May 14, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAGC 142253Z 30004KT 10SM OVC060 11/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01060044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,252 ft
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,252 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Allegheny County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,252 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,230 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,050 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAGC 141914Z 1419/1518 31010G18KT P6SM -RA BKN018 FM142100 32010G20KT P6SM BKN035 FM150000 30005KT P6SM SCT060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 310° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Rain
00:00Z FM150000
+1h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AGC
10
28
13
31 ✈️
H1
H1

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 6,501 ft 150 ft CON 89°
3.4 kt 2.1 kt
149° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
3,825 ft 100 ft CON 120°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
H1/H1 47 ft 45 ft CONC-G
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAGC

7,863 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.5%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
5.3%

Allegheny County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 7.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
2.5%
E
3.7%
SE
6.5%
S
21%
SW
15%
W
21.5%
NW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -21°C to 29°C
-21°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.6%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

May September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,863 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Allegheny County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAGC
IATA Code: AGC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,252 ft MSL

Location

City: Pittsburgh
Country: US
Latitude: 40.354401°
Longitude: -79.930199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,825 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway H1/H1
Length: 47 ft
Width: 45 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No

About Allegheny County Airport

Overview

Allegheny County Airport serves the Pittsburgh metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 1252 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 40.354401, -79.930199, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for southwestern Pennsylvania. Its three runways, including two concrete runways over 3800 feet long, support diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations reveal complex flying conditions with significant variability. Pilots can expect Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions approximately 60% of the time, while Marginal VFR conditions occur in about 23% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from -18°C to 28°C, with prevailing westerly winds averaging 8 knots and occasionally reaching 27 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: a primary 6501-foot runway (10/28), a secondary 3825-foot runway (13/31), and a smaller 47-foot helicopter runway. Both primary runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with modest average crosswind conditions of 4.8 and 5.4 knots respectively. Visibility averages 8.4 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods affecting approximately 5.6% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate westerly winds as the predominant meteorological condition, with calm conditions occurring in 9.7% of observations. Approach planning should consider potential reduced visibility scenarios, as fog affects approximately 5.4% of recorded periods. The comprehensive runway configuration provides multiple landing options adaptable to prevailing wind conditions.

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
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.