Augusta State Airport (KAUG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Augusta State Airport in Augusta, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Augusta State Airport (KAUG) is a regional airport serving Augusta, ME at 352 ft. KAUG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35), longest 5,002 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 KAUG 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 variable at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, scattered clouds at 400 ft, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KAUG 130853Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM SCT004 BKN065 OVC080 15/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01500144 56009 $
What changed at KAUG?
Since the 0850Z (4:50 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0850Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAUG
KAUG is currently VFR with variable winds at 3 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 300 ft (field elevation 352 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 KAUG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 3 kt: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 2,613 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 17 | 5,002 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 26 | 2,613 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 35 | 5,002 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 ft.
KAUG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Augusta State Airport in Augusta, ME: 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 KAUG 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAUG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAUG reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
- 35
- 48%
- 17
- 28%
- 26
- 12%
- 08
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0829Z (4:29 AM EDT)
TAF KAUG 130829Z 1308/1406 17004KT P6SM BKN003 FM130900 VRB04KT 1SM -SHRA BR BKN050 FM131400 18009KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC003
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAUG
- IATA
- AUG
- FAA LID
- AUG
- City
- Augusta
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 352 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.3206, -69.7973
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 56m
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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
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.
- Kennebec Valley Model Aviators - Church Rd , Sidney, ME · 9 mi
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Historical Flying Weather at KAUG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAUG reported VFR conditions during about 76.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 257 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 14.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.5 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 78.5 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 77.5 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 8.5 |
| Apr | 76.7 | 8.1 | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| May | 74.1 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 10.4 |
| Jun | 73.1 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 10.8 |
| Jul | 76.7 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 10.1 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 6.8 | 5.6 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 77.8 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 9.9 |
| Oct | 74.1 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 9.9 |
| Nov | 77.7 | 7.3 | 5.9 | 9.1 |
| Dec | 70.5 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 10.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAUG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Augusta State Airport in Augusta, ME shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAUG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAUG?+
KAUG has 4 runways: 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 5,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAUG report its own weather?+
Yes. Augusta State Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAUG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAUG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAUG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAUG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAUG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Augusta State Airport (KAUG) 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 Augusta State Airport (KAUG)
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