Moore County Airport (KSOP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Moore County Airport in Carthage, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Moore County Airport (KSOP) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Carthage, NC at 455 ft. KSOP reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32) — longest 6,503 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 127.575. Track KSOP 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 variable at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSOP 291656Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 31/20 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP085 T03110200 $
What changed at KSOP?
Since the 1556Z (11:56 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1556Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSOP
KSOP is currently VFR with variable winds at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 455 ft). KSOP does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFBG, about 23 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 KSOP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 6 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 6,503 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 6,503 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 9→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSOP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Moore County Airport in Carthage, 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 KSOP 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 KSOP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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HKY UA /OV BZM/TM 1711/FL200/TP CRJ9/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 44
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1711Reported at 17:11 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 44Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO230010/TM 1710/FL040/TP E170/SK BKN045
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO230010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1710Reported at 17:10 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV VUJ140015/TM 1630/FL080/TP DA40/SK CLR
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VUJ140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1630Reported at 16:30 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO240045/TM 1531/FL350/TP E135/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 28
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO240045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1531Reported at 15:31 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E135Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 28Remarks.Show raw report
HKY UA /OV BZM/TM 1501/FL340/TP B38M/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1501Reported at 15:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42Remarks.Show raw report
HKY UA /OV BZM/TM 1443/FL260/TP TMB/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1443Reported at 14:43 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP TMBAircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 1441/FL400/TP A333/TB OCNL LGT/RM ZTLFD 28
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1441Reported at 14:41 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.RM ZTLFD 28Remarks.Show raw report
HKY UA /OV BZM/TM 1344/FL170/TP E145/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC ZTLFD 44
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1344Reported at 13:44 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURC ZTLFD 44Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSOP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSOP reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,200 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 75%
- 05
- 25%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSOP
- IATA
- SOP
- FAA LID
- SOP
- City
- Carthage
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 455 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.2372, -79.3894
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,503 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFBG
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 6h 22m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Seven Lakes Aero Modelers - Auman Farms — West End, NC · 7 mi
- Sandhills Model Aircraft Club - NC Hwy 24 — Cameron, NC · 8 mi
- Sanford Model Airplane Club - Jefferson Davis Hwy — Sanford, NC · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSOP reported VFR conditions during about 81.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.7 kt, calm 25.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.9 | 8.7 | 6.0 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 78.0 | 9.3 | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 8.7 | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 85.0 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| May | 81.4 | 10.1 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 84.1 | 8.3 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 85.0 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 79.6 | 10.6 | 5.4 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 11.6 | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 80.8 | 9.6 | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 81.6 | 8.8 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 75.3 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 kt |
| Feb | 5.3 kt |
| Mar | 5.6 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSOP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSOP?+
KSOP has 4 runways — 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 6,503 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSOP report its own weather?+
Yes — Moore County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSOP have a TAF?+
No — KSOP does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFBG, about 23 nm away.
Does KSOP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSOP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSOP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Moore County Airport (KSOP)
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