KIXD METAR

Current observed weather at New Century Aircenter (IXD · KIXD), Olathe, KS, elevation 1,087 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0453Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0453Z

VFR

METAR KIXD 050453Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00500050

Wind

200° at 3 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Ceiling

Clear

Temp / Dewpoint

5° / 5°C

Altimeter

29.87"

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

Remarks

3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7

Routine station data: sea level pressure 1011.6 hPa, temperature 5.0°C, dew point 5.0°C.

Code	Meaning	Kind
SLP116	Sea level pressure 1011.6 hPa	Measurement
T00500050	Temperature 5.0°C, dew point 5.0°C	Measurement
AO2	Automated station with a precipitation sensor	Station

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	200° at 3 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	5°C (41°F)	—
Dewpoint	5°C (41°F)	—
Temp/dewpoint spread	0°C	A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter	29.87 inHg	Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.

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Flight category

Wind · kt (gust shading)

Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)

Visibility · SM

All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp

Time	Category	Wind	Visibility	Ceiling	Temp
0553Z	IFR	290° at 12 kt	7 SM	800 ft	10°C
0653Z	MVFR	280° at 11 kt	6 SM	1,000 ft	9°C
0753Z	MVFR	300° at 11 kt	10+ SM	1,500 ft	9°C
0853Z	MVFR	280° at 11 kt	8 SM	1,000 ft	9°C
0953Z	MVFR	280° at 8 kt	10+ SM	1,400 ft	9°C
1053Z	MVFR	270° at 8 kt	10+ SM	1,700 ft	9°C
1153Z	IFR	270° at 7 kt	6 SM	800 ft	9°C
1253Z	IFR	250° at 8 kt	10+ SM	900 ft	9°C
1353Z	IFR	250° at 12 kt	8 SM	700 ft	9°C
1453Z	IFR	270° at 12 kt	10+ SM	800 ft	9°C
1553Z	MVFR	240° at 10 kt	10+ SM	1,300 ft	10°C
1653Z	MVFR	240° at 10 kt	10+ SM	1,300 ft	11°C
1753Z	MVFR	240° at 9 kt	10+ SM	1,400 ft	12°C
1853Z	VFR	230° at 10 kt	10+ SM	Clear	14°C
1953Z	VFR	220° at 11 kt	10+ SM	Clear	15°C
2053Z	VFR	250° at 11-20 kt	10+ SM	Clear	15°C
2153Z	VFR	250° at 11 kt	10+ SM	Clear	15°C
2253Z	VFR	290° at 5 kt	10+ SM	Clear	13°C
2353Z	VFR	320° at 3 kt	10+ SM	Clear	9°C
0053Z	VFR	320° at 6 kt	10+ SM	Clear	9°C
0153Z	VFR	340° at 6 kt	10+ SM	Clear	8°C
0253Z	VFR	330° at 4 kt	10+ SM	Clear	7°C
0353Z	VFR	Calm	10+ SM	Clear	6°C
0353Z	VFR	Calm	10+ SM	Clear	6°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KIXD?

The 5 Nov 2026 0453Z observation at New Century Aircenter reads: METAR KIXD 050453Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00500050 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1011.6 hPa, temperature 5.0°C, dew point 5.0°C.

Is KIXD VFR right now?

New Century Aircenter is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

How often is the KIXD 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 KIXD

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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