Suggs Field (18NR) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Suggs Field in Kinston, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KISO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Suggs Field (18NR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Kinston, NC at 85 ft. 18NR has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KISO, about 2 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 2,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KISO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KISO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KISO, 2.4 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR KISO 290555Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN075 24/22 A2964 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE 60005 T02440222 10293 20240 403190193
What changed at KISO (nearest station)?
Since the 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 7,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 18NR
Based on the nearest station (KISO), 18NR is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 85 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 18NR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 2,100 ft | Turf | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 33 | 2,100 ft | Turf | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,500 ft.
18NR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Suggs Field in Kinston, NC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 18NR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 18NR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 18NR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KISO reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15/33
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0528Z (1:28 AM EDT)
TAF KISO 290528Z 2906/3006 24006KT P6SM SCT015 BKN050 FM290900 27006KT P6SM SCT015 FM291200 32006KT P6SM SCT060 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 18NR
- City
- Kinston
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 85 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3649, -77.6354
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KISO
- TAF
- Nearest KISO
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 9m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Kinston Aero-Modelers - Airport Rd — Kinston, NC · 6 mi
- East Carolina RCers - County Line Rd — La Grange, NC · 11 mi
- Down East Soaring Society - California Rd — Farmville, NC · 19 mi
18NR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 18NR?+
18NR has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 2,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 18NR come from?+
Suggs Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KISO, about 2 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 18NR can differ.
Does 18NR have a TAF?+
Yes — the KISO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 18NR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 18NR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 18NR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Suggs Field (18NR)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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