Is KSQI VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KSQI has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 300° at 9 kt, runway 25 gives a 6 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field have?

Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field has 2 runways; the longest is 6,499 ft (1,981 m). Field elevation is 648 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSQI?

AWOS 119.175 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KSQI?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:59 UTC and sunset at 23:35 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:03 UTC.

Are there delays at KSQI right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field

General Aviation Airport · Rock Falls, IL, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field. It's 72°F with 31% humidity. Winds from 300° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKSQIIATASQILOCALSQI

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

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation648ft198 m

Longest runway6,499ft1,981 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates41.74, -89.6741°44'31.8"N 89°40'25.1"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

30 min ago

72°F22.2°C · Dew 40°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

300° @ 9 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity31%
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Pressure1022.4 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KSQI 042156Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP224 T02220044 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind300° @ 9 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature72°F / 22.2°C

Dew point40°F · 31% RH

Altimeter30.19 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Sterling-Rock Falls Arpt, IL, US·30 min ago

Runway winds

07/25

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind7 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind7 kt from L

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 22:26 UTC

What is the weather at Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field (KSQI) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field. It's 72°F with 31% humidity. Winds from 300° at 9 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is KSQI VFR or IFR right now?: KSQI is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KSQI has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 300° at 9 kt, runway 25 gives a 6 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field have?: Whiteside County Airport - Joseph H Bittorf Field has 2 runways; the longest is 6,499 ft (1,981 m). Field elevation is 648 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSQI?: AWOS 119.175 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KSQI?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:59 UTC and sunset at 23:35 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:03 UTC.
Are there delays at KSQI right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSQI.

Runways

2 total

07/25◐ lit

6,499 ft1,981 × 150 ft · Asphalt

18/36◐ lit

3,900 ft1,189 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS119.175AWOS 3

Clearance128.00ROCKFORD CLNC DEL

UNICOM123.00CTAF/UNICOM

Approach126.00ROCKFORD APP/DEP

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