Anderson Regional Airport (KAND) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Anderson Regional Airport in Anderson, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Anderson Regional Airport (KAND) is a regional airport serving Anderson, SC at 782 ft. KAND reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 17, 23, 35), longest 6,002 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.675. Track KAND 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 south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KAND 122356Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN050 26/22 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP141 60001 T02560222 10283 20256 53005
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Since the 2344Z (7:44 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
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Current pilot readout for KAND
KAND is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 782 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KAND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 6,002 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 17 | 4,996 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 35 | 4,996 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 05 | 6,002 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → 5,000 ft.
KAND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Anderson Regional Airport in Anderson, 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 KAND is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KAND
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TOC UA /OV ODF/TM 2323/FL220/TP B739/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 49
TOC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ODFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2323Reported at 23:23 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 49Remarks.Show raw report
RHP UA /OV HRS/TM 2322/FL075/TP XL2/SK SKC/WX -RA/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 50
RHP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HRSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2322Reported at 23:22 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP XL2Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 50Remarks.Show raw report
AHN UA /OV AHN/TM 2321/FL310/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 32
AHN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AHNLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD 32Remarks.Show raw report
TOC UA /OV ODF/TM 2321/FL290/TP A330/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 50
TOC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ODFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP A330Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 50Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2318/FL350/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 30
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD 30Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2315/FL330/TP A319/TB LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 33
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD 33Remarks.Show raw report
AHN UA /OV AHN/TM 2314/FL250/TP BCS3/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 32
AHN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AHNLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2314Reported at 23:14 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD 32Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA/TM 2247/FL180/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 31
SPA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2247Reported at 22:47 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD 31Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAND reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 54 observations, with 25 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05
- 48%
- 17
- 24%
- 23
- 18%
- 35
- 10%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KAND 122320Z 1300/1324 20007KT P6SM SCT028 BKN035 TEMPO 1300/1301 2SM TSRA BR BKN025CB FM130200 VRB02KT P6SM SCT050 TEMPO 1309/1313 2SM BR SCT003 BKN007 FM131400 29006KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAND
- IATA
- AND
- FAA LID
- AND
- City
- Anderson
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 782 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.4946, -82.7094
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.675 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 38m
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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.
- Tri County RC Flyers Inc - Anderson Regional Airport , Anderson, SC · 0 mi
- BSRCC - Black Sheep RC Club Inc - Lockaby Rd , Pendelton, SC · 14 mi
- Firetower Flyers - Massey Rd , Piedmont, SC · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KAND
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAND reported VFR conditions during about 83.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 281 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 26.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.1 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 78.0 | 9.9 | 7.0 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 82.0 | 9.1 | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 86.5 | 8.0 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| May | 86.2 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 6.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 90.7 | 5.8 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 87.4 | 8.2 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 84.3 | 8.8 | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 81.4 | 9.5 | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 71.6 | 12.5 | 8.1 | 7.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.9 kt |
| May | 5.3 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 4.1 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAND weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAND?+
KAND has 4 runways: 05, 17, 23, 35; the longest is 6,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAND report its own weather?+
Yes. Anderson Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAND have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Anderson Regional Airport (KAND)
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