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

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METAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0255Z

VFR
METAR KAIK 210255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T02310224
Wind
000° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Ceiling
Clear
Temp / Dewpoint
23° / 22°C
Altimeter
29.97"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryVFRVisual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Wind000° at 0 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility10+ SM10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
CeilingUnlimitedNo broken, overcast or obscured layer reported.
SkyClear below 12,000 ft
Temperature23°C (74°F)
Dewpoint22°C (72°F)
Temp/dewpoint spread1°CA spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter29.97 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
24:0006:0012:0018:0023:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
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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