Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS)
Chesterfield, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSUS
IATA
SUS
City
Chesterfield
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
463 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
38.6621, -90.6524
Overview
St. Louis area GA hub named after Lindbergh historic flight. Active training community.
Current Weather at KSUS
Pilots flying into or out of Spirit of St. Louis 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 KSUS 030854Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 12/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP243 T01170111 53007Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KSUS 030520Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM031500 11005KT P6SM FEW250Decode METAR for KSUS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Spirit of St. Louis Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSUS. 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 KSUS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Chesterfield. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Spirit of St. Louis 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 Spirit of St. Louis Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSUS 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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