Augusta State Airport

KAUG / AUG

Augusta, US

Last Updated
May 14, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
17:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
10 kt
170° G25 kt
10 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAUG 141753Z AUTO 17010G25KT 10SM FEW048 OVC080 17/11 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 16026/1743 SLP110 60000 T01670106 10172 20100 58015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 352 ft
FEW 4,800 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,152 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,352 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Augusta State Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 10 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Rain, Mist.

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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (352 ft)
Pressure Alt
420 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 744 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAUG 141720Z 1418/1518 15008KT P6SM VCSH OVC030 FM142000 11010KT 4SM -SHRA OVC007 FM142200 10009KT 2SM RA BR OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
20:00Z FM142000
+2h
IFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Showers Rain
22:00Z FM142200
+4h
IFR 100° 9 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUG
08
26
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 2,703 ft 75 ft ASP 62°
3.1 kt 9.5 kt
108° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 153°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAUG

6,531 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.4%
MVFR
14.6%
IFR
10%
LIFR
7.9%

Augusta State Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.3%
NE
5.4%
E
3%
SE
6.6%
S
16%
SW
5.9%
W
12.5%
NW
17.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.4°C
Range: -21°C to 26°C
-21°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.8%

Best Months for VFR

September February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,531 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Augusta State Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAUG
IATA Code: AUG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 352 ft MSL

Location

City: Augusta
Country: US
Latitude: 44.320599°
Longitude: -69.797302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,703 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Augusta State Airport

Overview

Augusta State Airport serves the Augusta, Maine region as a medium-sized airport situated at 352 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 44.320599, -69.797302, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Maine, supporting both general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Augusta State Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 70.7% of the time. Winter temperatures can drop to -17°C, while summer peaks around 26°C, creating diverse flying environments that require careful pre-flight planning. The prevailing northerly winds at an average of 6.7 knots and occasional calm periods (17% occurrence) contribute to generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphaltic runways: Runway 08/26 at 2,703 feet and Runway 17/35 at 5,001 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 4.9 knots and 3.7 knots respectively, which enhance landing and takeoff predictability.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility averaging 8.8 statute miles, with only 5.5% of observations presenting visibility below 3 miles. September, November, and December offer the most consistent VFR conditions. Instrument meteorological conditions (IFR and LIFR) occur in approximately 14.8% of observations, suggesting the importance of having alternate flight plans and instrument ratings.

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.