KAIK METAR
Current observed weather at Aiken Regional (AIK · KAIK), Aiken, SC, elevation 528 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0255Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Aiken Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0255Z
VFRMETAR KAIK 210255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T02310224
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | 000° at 0 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Clear below 12,000 ft | — |
| Temperature | 23°C (74°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 22°C (72°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.97 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0355Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 0455Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 0555Z | MVFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 1,500 ft | 23°C |
| 0655Z | MVFR | 010° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 1,300 ft | 23°C |
| 0755Z | IFR | 350° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | 23°C |
| 0855Z | MVFR | 090° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 23°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | 080° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 1055Z | MVFR | 340° at 5 kt | 7 SM | 1,200 ft | 22°C |
| 1135Z | MVFR | 360° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 1,400 ft | 22°C |
| 1255Z | VFR | 010° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 1355Z | VFR | 030° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 27°C |
| 1455Z | VFR | 020° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 28°C |
| 1555Z | VFR | 290° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 29°C |
| 1655Z | VFR | 170° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 30°C |
| 1755Z | VFR | 050° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,700 ft | 30°C |
| 1855Z | VFR | 120° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 5,500 ft | 27°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | 190° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | 280° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | 240° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 2255Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 2335Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 0055Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 0155Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 24°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KAIK?
The 21 Sep 2026 0255Z observation at Aiken Regional reads: METAR KAIK 210255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T02310224
Is KAIK VFR right now?
Aiken Regional is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KAIK METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KAIK
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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