KSYN METAR
Current observed weather at Stanton Airfield (SYN · KSYN), Stanton, MN, elevation 920 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Stanton Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0535Z
LIFRMETAR KSYN 050535Z AUTO 34005KT 7SM BKN003 OVC007 09/09 A2957 RMK AO2 T00900090
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
2 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: temperature 9.0°C, dew point 9.0°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| T00900090 | Temperature 9.0°C, dew point 9.0°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | LIFR | Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM. |
| Wind | 340° at 5 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 7 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | 300 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 300 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 300 ft AGL, Overcast at 700 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 9°C (48°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 9°C (48°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 0°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0555Z | IFR | 320° at 8 kt | 3 SM | 500 ft | 12°C |
| 0655Z | IFR | 310° at 8 kt | 5 SM | 700 ft | 12°C |
| 0755Z | IFR | 260° at 4 kt | 3 SM | 500 ft | 12°C |
| 0855Z | LIFR | 260° at 5 kt | 4 SM | 400 ft | 11°C |
| 0955Z | IFR | 260° at 8 kt | 3 SM | 500 ft | 11°C |
| 1055Z | IFR | 240° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 500 ft | 10°C |
| 1155Z | IFR | 240° at 8 kt | 5 SM | 700 ft | 10°C |
| 1255Z | IFR | 240° at 9 kt | 4 SM | 700 ft | 10°C |
| 1355Z | IFR | 240° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 600 ft | 10°C |
| 1455Z | IFR | 220° at 10 kt | 3 SM | 800 ft | 10°C |
| 1555Z | IFR | 220° at 11-15 kt | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 10°C |
| 1655Z | MVFR | 220° at 14-17 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft | 9°C |
| 1755Z | IFR | 240° at 10-16 kt | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 9°C |
| 1855Z | MVFR | 230° at 11-18 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 9°C |
| 1955Z | MVFR | 220° at 13 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 9°C |
| 2055Z | MVFR | 220° at 12 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 9°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | 220° at 13 kt | 7 SM | 3,600 ft | 9°C |
| 2255Z | IFR | 220° at 12-16 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | 9°C |
| 2355Z | IFR | 210° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | 8°C |
| 0055Z | IFR | 200° at 7 kt | 5 SM | 700 ft | 8°C |
| 0155Z | IFR | 200° at 6 kt | 3 SM | 700 ft | 8°C |
| 0255Z | IFR | 210° at 4 kt | 3 SM | 500 ft | 8°C |
| 0355Z | LIFR | 350° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 300 ft | 9°C |
| 0435Z | IFR | 340° at 7 kt | 5 SM | 500 ft | 9°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KSYN?
The 5 Nov 2026 0535Z observation at Stanton Airfield reads: METAR KSYN 050535Z AUTO 34005KT 7SM BKN003 OVC007 09/09 A2957 RMK AO2 T00900090 Remarks: Routine station data: temperature 9.0°C, dew point 9.0°C.
Is KSYN VFR right now?
Stanton Airfield is reporting LIFR. Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
How often is the KSYN 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 KSYN
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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