Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Aiken Regional Airport in Aiken, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Aiken, SC at 528 ft. KAIK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 07, 19, 25) — longest 5,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.025. Track KAIK 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 west-southwest (240°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (85°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAIK 290335Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2974 RMK AO2 T02950242
What changed at KAIK?
Since the 0315Z (11:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAIK
KAIK is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 528 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 KAIK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 5,500 ft | ASPH-G | 9 kt head | 0 kt |
| 19 | 3,800 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 01 | 3,800 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 07 | 5,500 ft | ASPH-G | 9 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAIK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Aiken Regional Airport in Aiken, SC: 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 KAIK 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 KAIK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 0342/FL370/TP B752/TB LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA160025/TM 0241/FL120/TP E145/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA160025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0241Reported at 02:41 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0237/FL350/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV180005/TM 0143/FL300/TP A321/TB NETG
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAV180005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0143Reported at 01:43 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NETGTurbulence: netg.Show raw report
AMG UA /OV AMG010075/TM 0125/FL380/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT
AMG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AMG010075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0125Reported at 01:25 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS360080/TM 0104/FL170/TP GLEX/SK IMC/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW140015/TM 0101/FL340/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELW140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAIK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAIK reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 44%
- 19
- 34%
- 01
- 11%
- 07
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KAIK 282320Z 2900/2924 24007KT P6SM FEW035 BKN250 PROB30 2903/2908 VRB15G30KT 2SM -TSRA BR BKN035CB FM290800 26005KT P6SM FEW035 SCT200 FM291400 32006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAIK
- IATA
- AIK
- FAA LID
- AIK
- City
- Aiken
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 528 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6494, -81.6850
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 41m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Aiken Radio Control Society - Coleman Bridge Rd — Aiken, SC · 7 mi
- Trenton R/C Flyers - Edgefield County Airport — Trenton, SC · 10 mi
- Langley Pond Park — Warrenville, SC · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAIK reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 281 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 20.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.1 | 9.9 | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 76.7 | 10.4 | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Mar | 80.5 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 86.2 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| May | 84.6 | 8.1 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 88.3 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 88.1 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 81.4 | 8.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 84.0 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 83.0 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 79.5 | 9.3 | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 71.3 | 10.9 | 7.8 | 10.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.9 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.2 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.8 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAIK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAIK?+
KAIK has 4 runways — 01, 07, 19, 25; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAIK report its own weather?+
Yes — Aiken Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAIK have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAIK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAIK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAIK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK)
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