Safford Regional Airport (KSAD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Safford Regional Airport in Safford, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Safford Regional Airport (KSAD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Safford, AZ at 3,179 ft. KSAD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 12, 26, 30) — longest 6,007 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSAD 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 19 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSAD 290151Z AUTO 30019G24KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP037 T03500150
What changed at KSAD?
Since the 0051Z (5:51 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0051Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSAD
KSAD is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 19 knots gusting 24, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,450 ft (field elevation 3,179 ft). KSAD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDMA, about 76 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 KSAD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 6,007 ft | ASP | 18 kt head | 5 kt left (g6) |
| 26 | 4,802 ft | ASP | 17 kt head | 9 kt right (g11) |
| 08 | 4,802 ft | ASP | 17 kt tail | 9 kt left (g11) |
| 12 | 6,007 ft | ASP | 18 kt tail | 5 kt right (g6) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 16→19 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSAD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Safford Regional Airport in Safford, AZ: 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 KSAD 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 KSAD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TUS UA /OV RWY30/TM 2107/FLDURD/TP C25C/RM NEGATIVE WIND SHEAR
TUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY30Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2107Reported at 21:07 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C25CAircraft type reporting.RM NEGATIVE WIND SHEARRemarks.Show raw report
TUS UA /OV TUS300003/TM 2020/FLDURD/TP B737/RM LLWS PLUS MINUS 10
TUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TUS300003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2020Reported at 20:20 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS PLUS MINUS 10Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSAD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSAD reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 53 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 30
- 32%
- 26
- 31%
- 12
- 19%
- 08
- 18%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSAD
- IATA
- SAD
- FAA LID
- SAD
- City
- Safford
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,179 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.8548, -109.6350
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDMA
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Sunset in
- 14m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSAD reported VFR conditions during about 99.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 354 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 12.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 98.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 99.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 99.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 99.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 99.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 97.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 8.1 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.2 kt |
| Jul | 8.2 kt |
| Aug | 7.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.2 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSAD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Safford Regional Airport in Safford, AZ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSAD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSAD?+
KSAD has 4 runways — 08, 12, 26, 30; the longest is 6,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSAD report its own weather?+
Yes — Safford Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSAD have a TAF?+
No — KSAD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDMA, about 76 nm away.
Does KSAD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSAD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSAD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSAD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Safford Regional Airport (KSAD) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Safford Regional Airport (KSAD)
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 Safford Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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