Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field in Kinston, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO) is a regional airport serving Kinston, NC at 93 ft. KISO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23), longest 11,498 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 KISO 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 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KISO 130150Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A3001
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Since the 0050Z (8:50 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KISO
KISO is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 93 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 KISO. 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 | 11,498 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 05 | 11,498 ft | ASP | 7 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 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KISO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field in Kinston, NC: 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 KISO 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 KISO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KISO reported mostly VFR across 41 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 68%
- 05
- 32%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KISO 122334Z 1300/1324 18004KT P6SM SCT120 FM130600 21004KT P6SM BKN013 FM130800 21004KT 5SM BR OVC007 FM131400 22005KT P6SM BKN017 FM131600 23006KT P6SM BKN035 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- 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
- 2
- 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 8m
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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.
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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.
The FAA airport diagram for Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field in Kinston, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KISO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KISO?+
KISO has 2 runways: 05, 23; the longest is 11,498 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KISO report its own weather?+
Yes. Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KISO have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KISO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KISO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KISO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KISO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO) 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 Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (KISO)
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