Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Savannah, GA at 50 ft. KSAV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 10, 19, 28) — longest 9,351 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 KSAV 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 (260°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,800 ft, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KSAV 291953Z 26009KT 10SM FEW048 SCT055 BKN090 BKN200 36/23 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP067 CB DSNT SE-SW T03610228
What changed at KSAV?
Since the 1853Z (2:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 4 to 9 kt.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.75 → 29.73 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSAV
KSAV is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,850 ft (field elevation 50 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 KSAV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | 9,351 ft | CONC-G | 9 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 19 | 7,002 ft | CONC-G | 2 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 01 | 7,002 ft | CONC-G | 2 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 10 | 9,351 ft | CONC-G | 9 kt tail | 2 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 10→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,000 ft.
KSAV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Savannah Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, 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 KSAV 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 KSAV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 1804/FL360/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1804Reported at 18:04 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 1634/FL280/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1634Reported at 16:34 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG340035/TM 1456/FL270/TP C441/TA M09/IC LGT RIME
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG340035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1456Reported at 14:56 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP C441Aircraft type reporting.TA M09Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSAV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSAV reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 19
- 48%
- 28
- 40%
- 10
- 7%
- 01
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1725Z (1:25 PM EDT)
TAF KSAV 291725Z 2918/3018 27011G17KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100 PROB30 2922/3002 5SM -TSRA SCT040CB BKN100 FM300200 25007KT P6SM FEW060 BKN200 FM300800 29005KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSAV
- IATA
- SAV
- FAA LID
- SAV
- City
- Savannah
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 50 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.1266, -81.2000
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,351 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 123.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.975 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 30m
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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.
- Tri County RC Flyers 1 — Savannah, GA · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSAV reported VFR conditions during about 85.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 286 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 15.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.9 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 80.7 | 8.6 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 85.1 | 8.2 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 88.8 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| May | 89.1 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 91.3 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 91.8 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 87.3 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 86.3 | 9.1 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 84.4 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 81.1 | 10.0 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 76.7 | 9.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSAV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah, 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 ↗
KSAV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSAV?+
KSAV has 4 runways — 01, 10, 19, 28; the longest is 9,351 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSAV report its own weather?+
Yes — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSAV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSAV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSAV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSAV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSAV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) 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 Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV)
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 Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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