Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Allegheny County Airport in Pittsburgh, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) is a regional airport serving Pittsburgh, PA at 1,252 ft. KAGC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 5 runways (10, 13, 28, 31) — longest 6,501 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KAGC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 6 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, overcast at 2,100 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,100 ft.
METAR KAGC 290653Z 32006KT 9SM OVC021 20/17 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP066 T02000172
What changed at KAGC?
Since the 0553Z (1:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAGC
KAGC is currently MVFR with winds from 320° at 6 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 2,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 1,252 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 KAGC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 3,825 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| H1 | 47 ft | CONC-G | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 28 | 6,501 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 10 | 6,501 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 13 | 3,825 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→6 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → 2,100 ft.
KAGC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Allegheny County Airport in Pittsburgh, PA: 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 KAGC 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAGC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAGC reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 35 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 28
- 49%
- 13
- 28%
- 31
- 11%
- H1
- 6%
- 10
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KAGC 290520Z 2906/3006 32008KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 2910/2912 BKN015 FM291400 32008G16KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 FM291800 33009G18KT P6SM SCT040 FM300100 32006KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAGC
- IATA
- AGC
- FAA LID
- AGC
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,252 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.3544, -79.9302
- Runways
- 5
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.55 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 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
11 airports+5 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- SPARKS - South County Park — South Park Township, PA · 5 mi
- Keystone Clippers RC MAC - Jerry Thomas Field — Irwin, PA · 11 mi
- Gateway RC Society - Old Frankstown Rd — Plum, PA · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAGC reported VFR conditions during about 75.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 8.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.3 | 26.3 | 10.4 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 65.3 | 20.4 | 9.3 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 76.4 | 15.3 | 5.4 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 82.3 | 11.9 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| May | 81.8 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 82.4 | 11.5 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 82.2 | 10.9 | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 82.7 | 11.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 81.1 | 10.8 | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 77.7 | 12.9 | 6.4 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 76.9 | 15.0 | 5.5 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 60.6 | 25.5 | 9.1 | 4.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 5.9 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAGC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Allegheny County Airport in Pittsburgh, PA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 5 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAGC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAGC?+
KAGC has 5 runways — 10, 13, 28, 31, H1; the longest is 6,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAGC report its own weather?+
Yes — Allegheny County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAGC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAGC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAGC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAGC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAGC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Allegheny County Airport (KAGC)
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