Reno-Stead Airport (K4SD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Reno-Stead Airport in Reno, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Reno-Stead Airport (K4SD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Reno, NV at 5,050 ft. K4SD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 14, 26, 32) — longest 9,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.175. Track K4SD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 14 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRTS 290155Z AUTO 30014G20KT 10SM CLR 30/M08 A3002 RMK AO2
What changed at K4SD?
Since the 0135Z (6:35 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 20 kt.
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Current pilot readout for K4SD
K4SD is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 14 knots gusting 20, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,950 ft (field elevation 5,050 ft). K4SD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRNO, about 11 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at K4SD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 7,608 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 6 kt right (g8) |
| 32 | 9,000 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 8 kt left (g11) |
| 14 | 9,000 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 8 kt right (g11) |
| 08 | 7,608 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 6 kt left (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 17→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K4SD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Reno-Stead Airport in Reno, NV: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around K4SD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of K4SD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K4SD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, K4SD reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
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- 58%
- 32
- 30%
- 14
- 7%
- 08
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRTS
- FAA LID
- RTS
- City
- Reno
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,050 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6674, -119.8760
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRNO
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Reno RC Club - Washoe County Hwy 202 — Hungry Valley, NV · 6 mi
- Washoe Waterdogs - Washoe Lake State Park — North Washoe City, NV · 27 mi
- Sierra Silent Soarers - US 395 — New Washoe City, NV · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRTS reported VFR conditions during about 96.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 333 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 21.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.5 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 92.6 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 93.0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 97.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| May | 97.2 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.9 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.0 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 97.5 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 96.0 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 88.3 | 6.9 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
K4SD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K4SD?+
K4SD has 4 runways — 08, 14, 26, 32; the longest is 9,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does K4SD report its own weather?+
Yes — Reno-Stead Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does K4SD have a TAF?+
No — K4SD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRNO, about 11 nm away.
Does K4SD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K4SD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K4SD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Reno-Stead Airport (K4SD)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Reno-Stead Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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