Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 8:54 PM CDT, Oct 28, KSUS is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KSUS right now.
Live aviation weather for Spirit of St Louis Airport in St Louis, MO, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Spirit of St Louis Airport (KSUS) is a regional airport serving St Louis, MO at a field elevation of 463 ft. KSUS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (08L/26R, 08R/26L), the longest 7,486 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south (170°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.13 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSUS 290154Z 17005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01940089
What changed at KSUS?
Since the 0054Z (7:54 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0054Z (7:54 PM CDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KSUS
KSUS is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 463 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KSUS by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KSUS reported VFR in 82% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 274 flyable days a year. June is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 10% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 4% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 4%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, the west-facing ends (26L, 26R) had the best headwind 63% of the time, the east-facing ends (08L, 08R) 37%, and winds were calm 31% of hours. Winds most often blow from the west. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in 1% of hours.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 51 days a year. 48% of storm hours fall in May, June and July, peaking in June when storms were in the air 2% of the time.
Snow fell on about 19 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 4. From December to February KSUS was IFR or worse 10% of the time, against 3% from June to August.
Field elevation is 463 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 2,284 ft, 1,821 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 12% of hours, typically 8 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 64 kt. March is the windiest month (mean 7 kt) and September the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08LFAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 08R | 7,486 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 26L | 7,486 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 26R | 5,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
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KSUS runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 08L/26R5,000 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSUSWind
- 08L
- 0 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind from right
- 26R
- 0 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 08R/26L7,486 × 150 ft · CONCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSUSWind
- 08R
- 0 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind from right
- 26L
- 0 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
Fuel at KSUS
100LL and Jet A at Spirit of St Louis Airport: prices, FBO fees and cheaper fuel nearby now live on the KSUS fuel page.
Lowest 100LL
$7.41/ galSelf serve · Signature Aviation
Updated Oct 23Current
3 fuel providers · Jet A from $7.54
Fuel information has moved: view KSUSfuel & FBOs for every FBO’s prices, ramp and overnight fees, cheaper 100LL nearby, price history and pilot fuel reports.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSUS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSUS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL1990 3826N 09219W 2335 F330 275/044KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL1990 3826N 09219W 233…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSUS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSUS reported mostly VFR across 36 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 26L/26R
- 63%
- 08L/08R
- 37%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KSUS 282320Z 2900/2924 15007KT P6SM SKC FM291600 23006KT P6SM FEW250
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KSUS's own weather station.
Wind is 92° off runway 08R, the end with the most headwind right now.
Concrete · 7,486 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 08L/26R, 08R/26L drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Fuel prices
KSUS 100LL, FBOs and fees.
100LL from
$7.41 / gal · Self serve
3 fuel providers · Updated Oct 23
View fuel prices & FBOs →Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A See fuel prices →
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bottled, low pressure · Bulk, low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air freight · Air ambulance · Avionics · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales · Annual surveying
- Pattern altitude
- 1,736 ft MSL (1,273 AGL)
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Unlighted
Airport
- 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
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- 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 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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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 at KSUS
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.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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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.
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