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 west-southwest (250°) at 8 kt, gusting 13 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSSI 290555Z AUTO 25008G13KT 6SM HZ CLR 29/25 A2976 RMK AO2
What changed at KSSI?
Since the 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 13 kt.
- Haze began (HZ).
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Current pilot readout for KSSI
KSSI is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 8 knots gusting 13, visibility 6 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 19 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 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 | 7 kt head | 4 kt right (g7) |
| 34 | 3,313 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 8 kt left (g13) |
| 16 | 3,313 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 8 kt right (g13) |
| 04 | 5,584 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left (g7) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KSSI
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
JAX UA /OV JAX/TM 0341/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD
JAX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JAXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0341Reported at 03:41 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.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
LCQ UA /OV LCQ/TM 0104/FL260/TP A321/TB NEG
LCQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LCQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG080010/TM 0042/FL300/TP A321/SK TOP340
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG080010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP340Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GNV UA /OV GNV/TM 0015/FL230/TP B737/TB NEG
GNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ 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 70 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 22
- 44%
- 16
- 41%
- 34
- 10%
- 04
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KSSI 290520Z 2906/3006 24011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN250 FM291400 24012G18KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250 FM291900 22013G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB BKN100 PROB30 2920/3002 VRB20G30KT 2SM +TSRA BKN025CB FM300300 25010KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025CB BKN050 OVC150
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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 17m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
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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