Stanly County Airport (KVUJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Stanly County Airport in Albemarle, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Stanly County Airport (KVUJ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Albemarle, NC at 609 ft. KVUJ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04L, 04R, 22L, 22R) — longest 5,499 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 KVUJ 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 10,000 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KVUJ 290155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 25/23 A2973 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E T02500232
What changed at KVUJ?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
- Wind speed down from 7 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KVUJ
KVUJ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 609 ft). KVUJ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 41 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 KVUJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L | 3,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 04R | 5,499 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22L | 5,499 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22R | 3,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 12,000 ft.
KVUJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Stanly County Airport in Albemarle, 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 KVUJ 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 KVUJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS360080/TM 0104/FL170/TP GLEX/SK IMC/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA240010/TM 0058/FL370/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-28
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE045030/TM 0044/FL130/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAE045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0044Reported at 00:44 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
SPA UUA /OV SPA/TM 0026/FL400/TP LJ60/TB SEV/RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTLFD-28
SPA UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SPALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP LJ60Aircraft type reporting.TB SEVTurbulence: severe.RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTL…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVUJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVUJ reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22L/22R
- 65%
- 04L/04R
- 35%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KVUJ
- FAA LID
- VUJ
- City
- Albemarle
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 609 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.4167, -80.1508
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,499 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCLT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 126.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cabarrus RC Fliers - Dutch Rd — Mount Pleasant, NC · 14 mi
- Smith Lake Flyers - Bernie Smith Aerodrome — Mt Pleasant, NC · 16 mi
- Rowan Aero Modelers Inc 4 — Salibury, NC · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVUJ reported VFR conditions during about 81.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.6 kt, calm 42.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.0 | 9.6 | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 77.9 | 9.5 | 7.0 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 81.4 | 8.7 | 5.9 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 84.1 | 9.0 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| May | 80.2 | 11.2 | 6.3 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 84.5 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 84.0 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 80.4 | 11.9 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 79.2 | 11.9 | 6.1 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 81.2 | 10.2 | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 82.2 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 74.7 | 11.0 | 6.9 | 7.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 4.3 kt |
| Mar | 4.6 kt |
| Apr | 4.6 kt |
| May | 3.8 kt |
| Jun | 3.2 kt |
| Jul | 2.8 kt |
| Aug | 2.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 3.2 kt |
| Nov | 3.3 kt |
| Dec | 3.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVUJ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Stanly County Airport in Albemarle, NC 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 ↗
KVUJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KVUJ?+
KVUJ has 4 runways — 04L, 04R, 22L, 22R; the longest is 5,499 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVUJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Stanly County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVUJ have a TAF?+
No — KVUJ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 41 nm away.
Does KVUJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KVUJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVUJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVUJ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Stanly County Airport (KVUJ) 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 Stanly County Airport (KVUJ)
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 Stanly County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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