Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Spirit of St Louis Airport in St Louis, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) is a regional airport serving St Louis, MO at 463 ft. KSUS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08L, 08R, 26L, 26R) — longest 7,486 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 KSUS 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 east (090°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSUS 290354Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02610217
What changed at KSUS?
Since the 0254Z (9:54 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- The 2,800 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KSUS
KSUS is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 463 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 KSUS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08LFAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 08R | 7,486 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 26L | 7,486 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 26R | 5,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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 6→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSUS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Spirit of St Louis Airport in St Louis, MO: 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 KSUS 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 KSUS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSUS reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26L/26R
- 56%
- 08L/08R
- 44%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0311Z (10:11 PM CDT)
TAF KSUS 290311Z 2903/2924 05006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 TEMPO 2903/2905 BKN025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSUS
- IATA
- SUS
- FAA LID
- SUS
- City
- St Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 463 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.6621, -90.6520
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,486 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 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
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.
- Spirits Of St Louis RC Flying Club Inc 1 — Saint Charles, MO · 3 mi
- Spirits Of St Louis RC Flying Club Inc 2 — Saint Charles, MO · 3 mi
- Spirits of St. Louis RC Flying Club - Amrein Road — Saint Charles, MO · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSUS reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 274 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 26.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.0 | 19.6 | 8.0 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 74.0 | 17.1 | 6.8 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 77.7 | 15.6 | 5.4 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 84.6 | 10.7 | 3.9 | 0.8 |
| May | 85.0 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 90.5 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 89.0 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 86.7 | 9.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 82.6 | 10.2 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 81.1 | 11.2 | 5.7 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 79.6 | 12.9 | 5.2 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 68.0 | 22.2 | 7.3 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.6 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 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.
KSUS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Spirit of St Louis Airport in St Louis, MO 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 ↗
KSUS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSUS?+
KSUS has 4 runways — 08L, 08R, 26L, 26R; the longest is 7,486 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSUS report its own weather?+
Yes — Spirit of St Louis Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSUS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSUS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSUS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSUS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSUS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) 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 Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS)
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 Spirit of St Louis Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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