Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Suffolk Executive Airport in Suffolk, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Suffolk, VA at 72 ft. KSFQ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 07, 15, 22) — longest 5,007 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.375. Track KSFQ 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 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,900 ft, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 30°C (85°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSFQ 291935Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT049 SCT055 SCT070 30/20 A2971 RMK AO2 T02960196
What changed at KSFQ?
Since the 1915Z (3:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 5,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KSFQ
KSFQ is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 72 ft). KSFQ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KNGU, about 22 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 KSFQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 3,750 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 22 | 5,007 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 04 | 5,007 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 07 | 3,750 ft | ASP | 3 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 23 h: wind 9→4 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
KSFQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Suffolk Executive Airport in Suffolk, VA: 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 KSFQ 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSFQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSFQ reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 50%
- 25
- 19%
- 04
- 17%
- 07
- 14%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSFQ
- FAA LID
- SFQ
- City
- Suffolk
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.6824, -76.6019
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNGU
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 21m
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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.
- Hampton Roads Silent Flyers - HRRC Flying Site — Suffolk, VA · 3 mi
- Hampton Roads Radio Control, Inc. - Pembroke LN — Suffolk, VA · 11 mi
- Hampton Roads Silent Flyers - Iron Mine Springs Rd — Windsor, VA · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSFQ reported VFR conditions during about 82.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 281 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; October had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.6 kt, calm 31.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.9 | 8.2 | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 80.5 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 81.7 | 8.8 | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 85.5 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| May | 81.2 | 10.0 | 5.7 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 85.3 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 86.5 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 84.2 | 10.2 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 79.0 | 12.7 | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 78.7 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 81.7 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 79.6 | 9.2 | 5.7 | 5.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.2 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSFQ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSFQ?+
KSFQ has 6 runways — 04, 07, 15, 22, 25, 33; the longest is 5,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSFQ report its own weather?+
Yes — Suffolk Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSFQ have a TAF?+
No — KSFQ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNGU, about 22 nm away.
Does KSFQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSFQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSFQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ)
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