Columbus Airport (KCSG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Columbus Airport in Columbus, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Columbus Airport (KCSG) is a regional airport serving Columbus, GA at 397 ft. KCSG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 13, 24, 31) — longest 6,997 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 KCSG 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 (280°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCSG 290151Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 32/25 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP087 T03170250
What changed at KCSG?
Since the 0051Z (8:51 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 5,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.79 → 29.81 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCSG
KCSG is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 397 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 KCSG. 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 | 3,997 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 24 | 6,997 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 06 | 6,997 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 13 | 3,997 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 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 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCSG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Columbus Airport in Columbus, GA: 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 KCSG 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 KCSG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ATL UA /OV DOB303006/TM 0102/FL190/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-38
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DOB303006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH003072/TM 0100/FL370/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH003072Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0100Reported at 01:00 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 0042/FL270/TP C56X/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-22
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-22Remarks.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM210030/TM 0019/FL160/TP D328/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-19
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM210030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP D328Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-19Remarks.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM090030/TM 0017/FL340/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-09
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0017Reported at 00:17 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-09Remarks.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM300030/TM 0016/FL350/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-08
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM300030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-08Remarks.Show raw report
MGM UA /OV MGM180030/TM 0010/FL310/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-09
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-09Remarks.Show raw report
LSF UA /OV EUF360020/TM 2354/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-08
LSF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EUF360020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2354Reported at 23:54 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-08Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCSG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCSG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 46%
- 24
- 32%
- 13
- 16%
- 06
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2339Z (7:39 PM EDT)
TAF KCSG 282339Z 2900/2924 26007KT P6SM FEW050 FM290100 29004KT P6SM FEW250 FM291700 30007KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCSG
- IATA
- CSG
- FAA LID
- CSG
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 397 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5164, -84.9396
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,997 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 34m
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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
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCSG reported VFR conditions during about 81.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 274 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 24.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.8 | 13.8 | 6.1 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 75.7 | 14.3 | 6.9 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 80.4 | 12.8 | 4.8 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 85.7 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| May | 87.1 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 89.7 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 88.3 | 6.8 | 3.9 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 85.2 | 9.1 | 4.7 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 87.1 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 85.8 | 9.4 | 3.7 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 81.6 | 11.3 | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 71.8 | 15.5 | 7.8 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.6 kt |
| Apr | 5.4 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCSG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Columbus Airport in Columbus, GA 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCSG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCSG?+
KCSG has 4 runways — 06, 13, 24, 31; the longest is 6,997 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCSG report its own weather?+
Yes — Columbus Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCSG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCSG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCSG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCSG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCSG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Columbus Airport (KCSG) 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 Columbus Airport (KCSG)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Columbus Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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