St Simons Island Airport (KSSI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for St Simons Island Airport in St Simons Island, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
St Simons Island Airport (KSSI) is a regional airport serving St Simons Island, GA at 19 ft. KSSI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 16, 22, 34), longest 5,584 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.525. Track KSSI 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 (210°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,200 ft, broken clouds at 4,900 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,200 ft.
METAR KSSI 130415Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM BKN032 BKN049 27/26 A3002 RMK AO2
What changed at KSSI?
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 KSSI
KSSI is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 19 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 KSSI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,584 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 16 | 3,313 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 34 | 3,313 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 04 | 5,584 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,400 ft.
KSSI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around St Simons Island Airport in St Simons Island, 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 KSSI 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSSI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 0239/FL240/TP CRJ9/TB OCN 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 0239Reported at 02:39 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCN LGTTurbulence: ocn light.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG/TM 0239/FL290/TP B789/TB LGT
CRG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0239Reported at 02:39 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B789Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV 10 S CRG/TM 0156/FL021/TP C172/SK CLR
JAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 S CRGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0156Reported at 01:56 UTC.FL021Altitude: 2,100 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV/TM 0138/FL450/TP C56X/TB OCNL 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 0138Reported at 01:38 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
AMG UA /OV AMG/TM 0112/FL370/TP A320/TB OCNL LGT
AMG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AMGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0112Reported at 01:12 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
SSI UA /OV SSI/TM 0049/FL380/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SSI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SSILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0049Reported at 00:49 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV 9 W JAX/TM 0033/FL020/TP CRJ9/SK CLR/WX 10/RM JAX IN SIGHT
JAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 9 W JAXLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0033Reported at 00:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10Weather and flight visibility observed.RM JAX IN SIGHTRemarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS227037/TM 2344/FL336/TP A21N/TB OCNL LGT
CHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS227037Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2344Reported at 23:44 UTC.FL336Altitude: 33,600 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSSI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSSI reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 38%
- 16
- 27%
- 04
- 26%
- 34
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0029Z (8:29 PM EDT)
TAF KSSI 130029Z 1300/1324 21005KT P6SM -SHRA FEW070 BKN120 OVC250 FM130200 22004KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM131300 27008KT P6SM BKN015 BKN250 FM131700 24009KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN070 BKN120 FM131900 16010G15KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB BKN070 BKN120 PROB30 1320/1324 VRB15G25KT 3SM +TSRA BR SCT010 BKN020CB OVC040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSSI
- IATA
- SSI
- FAA LID
- SSI
- City
- St Simons Island
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.1518, -81.3913
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,584 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 55m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KSSI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSSI reported VFR conditions during about 85.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 280 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 10.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.8 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 79.6 | 9.3 | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 84.5 | 7.9 | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 88.9 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| May | 89.8 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 90.6 | 7.1 | 1.9 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 93.4 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 89.5 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 85.8 | 11.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 85.4 | 10.1 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 79.1 | 11.2 | 5.8 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 74.9 | 10.7 | 6.4 | 8.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.1 kt |
| Jul | 6.7 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.8 kt |
| Oct | 6.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSSI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSSI?+
KSSI has 4 runways: 04, 16, 22, 34; the longest is 5,584 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSSI report its own weather?+
Yes. St Simons Island Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSSI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSSI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSSI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSSI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for St Simons Island Airport (KSSI)
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