Is KAIK VFR or IFR right now?

KAIK is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KAIK has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 040° at 5 kt, runway 07 gives a 5 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Aiken Regional Airport have?

Aiken Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 528 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAIK?

AWOS 118.025 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KAIK?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:23 UTC and sunset at 23:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:32 UTC.

Are there delays at KAIK right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAIK.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Aiken Regional Airport

General Aviation Airport · Aiken, SC, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Aiken Regional Airport. It's 69°F with 86% humidity. Winds from 040° at 5 kt.

ICAOKAIKIATAAIKLOCALAIK

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation528ft161 m

Longest runway5,500ft1,676 m

Runways20 lighted

Coordinates33.65, -81.6833°38'57.8"N 81°41'06.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

10 min ago

69°F20.8°C · Dew 65°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

040° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity86%
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Pressure1019 hPa
GustsNone

Scattered 11,000′

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KAIK 042315Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM SCT110 21/18 A3009 RMK AO2 T02080184

Decoded — plain language

Wind040° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature69°F / 20.8°C

Dew point65°F · 86% RH

Altimeter30.09 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyScattered 11,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Aiken Muni, GA, US·10 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
MVFRWind030° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 1,200′
Now
FromMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 10:00Z
IFRWindCalmVis3 smSkyOvercast 700′WeatherRain, mist
FromMon 10:00Zuntil Mon 14:00Z
IFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis3 smSkyScattered 300′, Overcast 700′WeatherMist
FromMon 14:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
MVFRWind040° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 1,200′

RAW

TAF KAIK 041732Z 0418/0518 03004KT P6SM BKN012
  FM050000 00000KT 3SM RA BR OVC007
  FM051000 VRB03KT 3SM BR SCT003 OVC007
  FM051400 04004KT P6SM BKN012

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:32Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

07/25

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:25 UTC

What is the weather at Aiken Regional Airport (KAIK) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Aiken Regional Airport. It's 69°F with 86% humidity. Winds from 040° at 5 kt. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is KAIK VFR or IFR right now?: KAIK is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KAIK has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 040° at 5 kt, runway 07 gives a 5 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Aiken Regional Airport have?: Aiken Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 528 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAIK?: AWOS 118.025 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KAIK?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:23 UTC and sunset at 23:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:32 UTC.
Are there delays at KAIK right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAIK.

Runways

2 total

07/25

5,500 ft1,676 × 100 ft · Asphalt

01/19

3,800 ft1,158 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS118.025AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach119.15AUGUSTA APP/DEP

Radio / FSS122.45ANDERSON RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

AIK

AikenNDB

347 kHz0.4 NM070° E

EMR

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385 kHz19.2 NM234° SW

BKO

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392 kHz22.4 NM144° SE

IRQ

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113.90 MHz24.1 NM278° W

BusheNDB

233 kHz25.4 NM211° SW

MurryNDB

362 kHz29.1 NM049° NE

CAE

ColumbiaVORTAC

114.70 MHz33.9 NM068° E

BXG

Burke CountyNDB

356 kHz39.8 NM204° SW

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