Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
As of 7:56 PM ET, Oct 28, KISO is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling.
Live aviation weather for Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field in Kinston, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO) is a regional airport serving Kinston, NC at a field elevation of 93 ft. KISO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has one runway (05/23), the longest 11,498 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.29 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KISO 282356Z 07008KT 10SM OVC065 20/15 A3029
What changed at KISO?
Since the 2256Z (6:56 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2256Z (6:56 PM EDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KISO
KISO is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. the wind favors northeast-facing runway ends (05). Density altitude is approximately 250 ft (field elevation 93 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KISO by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KISO reported VFR in 80% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 263 flyable days a year. April is the most reliable month and September the least, with IFR or worse 11% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 8% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 4%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 23 had the best headwind 57% of the time, runway 05 43%, and winds were calm 27% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south-southwest. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Fog was reported on about 34 days a year, and fog or mist on 151. August and September are the foggiest months, with fog in 10% of hours, against 4% in April.
Field elevation is 93 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 1,853 ft, 1,760 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 12% of hours, typically 7 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 56 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 6 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 11,498 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 23 | 11,498 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KISO runways
1 physical runway · 2 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Closed (NOTAM)Runway 05/2311,498 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KISOWind
- 05
- 7 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind from right
- 23
- 7 kt tailwind · 4 kt crosswind from left
1 active equipment NOTAMView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 ft.
KISO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KISO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KISO reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 40 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 05
- 77%
- 23
- 23%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KISO 282320Z 2900/2924 06008KT P6SM BKN035 FM290600 VRB06KT 6SM BR OVC015 FM290800 VRB06KT P6SM BKN007 TEMPO 2909/2912 5SM BR BKN003 FM291400 04008KT P6SM SCT040 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Get KISO weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KISO in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KISO free on TelegramLive KISO Weather
Live crosswind meter
Measured by KISO's own weather station.
Wind is 29° off runway 05, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 11,498 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 05/23 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Daily 0630-2200 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air freight · Air ambulance · Cargo handling · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KISO
- IATA
- ISO
- FAA LID
- ISO
- City
- Kinston
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 93 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3314, -77.6088
- Runways
- 1 physical runway · 2 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 11,498 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 21h 40m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KISO's live status on your website, free →
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.
- Kinston Aero-Modelers - Airport Rd , Kinston, NC · 3 mi
- East Carolina RCers - County Line Rd , La Grange, NC · 12 mi
- Down East Soaring Society - California Rd , Farmville, NC · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KISO
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KISO reported VFR conditions during about 79.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 25.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.2 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 78.0 | 10.2 | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 9.5 | 6.2 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 84.3 | 9.5 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| May | 80.6 | 10.9 | 5.9 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 81.8 | 12.3 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 81.5 | 12.2 | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 76.6 | 13.9 | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 74.3 | 14.7 | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 77.8 | 11.7 | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 79.9 | 10.4 | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 77.2 | 10.4 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 5.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KISO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
Customize your ISO shirt or mug
ISO's real runway layout on the back, elevation and tower frequency on the front. Add your tail number on the sleeve.
Pilot PIREPs for Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KISO yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · North Carolina airports