Berkeley County Airport (KMKS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Berkeley County Airport in Moncks Corner, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Berkeley County Airport (KMKS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Moncks Corner, SC at 73 ft. KMKS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KMKS 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-southwest (240°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMKS 290435Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 29/25 A2970 RMK AO2
What changed at KMKS?
Since the 0415Z (12:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0415Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMKS
KMKS is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 73 ft). KMKS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCHS, about 17 nm away.
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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 KMKS. 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 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMKS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Berkeley County Airport in Moncks Corner, 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 KMKS 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 KMKS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 0433/FL240/TP A319/TB LGT
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0433Reported at 04:33 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 0342/FL370/TP B752/TB LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV180005/TM 0143/FL300/TP A321/TB NETG
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAV180005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0143Reported at 01:43 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NETGTurbulence: netg.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS360080/TM 0104/FL170/TP GLEX/SK IMC/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 0059/FL350/TP A35K/TB OCNL LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A35KAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE045030/TM 0044/FL130/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAE045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0044Reported at 00:44 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV FLO/TM 2329/FL220/TP A321/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FLO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2329Reported at 23:29 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMKS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMKS reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 85%
- 05
- 15%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMKS
- FAA LID
- MKS
- City
- Moncks Corner
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 73 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.1855, -80.0363
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCHS
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 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
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.
- Bravo Dog RC Club - Bravo Dog Lane — Bonneau, SC · 0 mi
- Bravo Dog RC Club - Sugarcane Ln — Bonneau, SC · 10 mi
- Charleston RC Society, Ridgeville Rd. — Ridgeville, SC · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMKS reported VFR conditions during about 80.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 243 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.5 kt, calm 39.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.1 | 12.9 | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 74.5 | 12.8 | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 77.6 | 12.8 | 5.7 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 81.6 | 11.9 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| May | 80.9 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 84.9 | 10.9 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 85.8 | 10.6 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 81.1 | 13.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 79.3 | 14.5 | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 79.0 | 13.1 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 75.6 | 14.3 | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 72.5 | 14.3 | 6.9 | 6.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.0 kt |
| Mar | 4.3 kt |
| Apr | 4.3 kt |
| May | 3.8 kt |
| Jun | 3.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 2.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.1 kt |
| Oct | 3.1 kt |
| Nov | 3.3 kt |
| Dec | 3.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMKS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMKS?+
KMKS has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMKS report its own weather?+
Yes — Berkeley County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMKS have a TAF?+
No — KMKS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCHS, about 17 nm away.
Does KMKS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMKS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMKS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Berkeley County Airport (KMKS)
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