Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV)
Savannah, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSAV
IATA
SAV
City
Savannah
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
50 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
32.1276, -81.2021
Overview
Coastal Georgia airport with Gulf stream aviation heritage. Good year-round weather for training.
Current Weather at KSAV
Pilots flying into or out of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KSAV 210053Z 15009KT 10SM FEW250 24/19 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02440189Wind 150° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 15
Current TAF
TAF KSAV 202324Z 2100/2124 15008KT P6SM SKC FM210800 00000KT P6SM MIFG SCT200 FM211200 22005KT P6SM SCT200 FM211900 14011KT P6SM SCT050Decode METAR for KSAV
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSAV. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSAV. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Savannah. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSAV include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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