KSJS — Prestonburg/Big Sandy Rgnl METAR & TAF
Prestonburg/Big Sandy Rgnl, KY, US
Current report
METAR KSJS 300835Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3007 RMK AO2 T01430125
The latest observation at Prestonburg/Big Sandy Rgnl was issued at 30 Sep 08:35Z. Wind is from south-southwest (200°) at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 kilometres or better. The sky is clear. Temperature is 14 °C with a dew point of 13 °C, a narrow spread that favours mist or fog forming. The altimeter setting is 1018 hPa (30.07 inHg). These conditions classify the field as VFR. Visual flight rules — good visibility and a high ceiling.
Forecast (TAF)
TAF KSJS 300535Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
| Valid | Change | Category | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 06:00Z – 01 Oct 06:00Z | FROM | VFR | variable 3 kt, 10 km + visibility, The sky is clear. |
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Runways & wind components
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Meteogram · 96 h
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Weather trends & statistics
Every archived observation for KSJS, aggregated. 1,235 reports stored so far.
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About KSJS weather reports
Prestonburg/Big Sandy Rgnl issues a routine METAR observation about every half hour, plus a SPECI whenever conditions change sharply. The TAF above forecasts the next 24 to 30 hours within roughly five nautical miles of the field. Both are decoded on this page: the raw code stays visible for anyone who wants it, and everything below it is the same information in plain language, colour and diagram form.
Use the runway diagram to see how the current wind splits into headwind and crosswind on each runway end, the meteogram to plan the next week, and the trend charts to understand what this airport is normally like — how often it goes IFR, which direction the wind usually comes from, and when in the day it tends to turn.