Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Santa Fe Municipal Airport in Santa Fe, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF) is a regional airport serving Santa Fe, NM at 6,348 ft. KSAF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 10, 15, 20) — longest 8,366 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 KSAF 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 north-northeast (030°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 8,500 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.28 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,500 ft.
METAR KSAF 290653Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM BKN085 OVC100 22/12 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S-W RAB11E25 SLP122 P0000 T02220122 403610206
What changed at KSAF?
Since the 0553Z (11:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 5 to 12 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KSAF
KSAF is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,300 ft (field elevation 6,348 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KSAF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 8,366 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 33 | 6,316 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 10 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 12 kt left |
| 28 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 12 kt right |
| 15 | 6,316 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 20 | 8,366 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,500 ft.
KSAF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Santa Fe Municipal Airport in Santa Fe, NM: 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 KSAF 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 KSAF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
RTN UA /OV CIM090020/TM 0200/FL310/TP FA50/TB OCNL LT MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
RTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CIM090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP FA50Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LT MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional lt moderate chop.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSAF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSAF reported mostly VFR across 36 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 10
- 30%
- 20
- 19%
- 33
- 18%
- 15
- 15%
- 02
- 12%
- 28
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0525Z (11:25 PM MDT)
TAF KSAF 290525Z 2906/3006 26010KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 TEMPO 2906/2908 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM290800 01006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 FM291700 20011KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 2921/3002 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM300200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KSAF
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KSAF.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSAF
- IATA
- SAF
- FAA LID
- SAF
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,348 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.6171, -106.0890
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,366 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.55 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 18h 42m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Royal City Radio Control Club 1 — Santa Fe, NM · 3 mi
- Royal City Radio Control Club - Municipal Recreation Sports Complex — Santa Fe, NM · 4 mi
- Royal City Radio Control Club - Cochiti Lake — Pena Blanca, NM · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSAF reported VFR conditions during about 96.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 340 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 9.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92.9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 93.2 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 95.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 96.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| May | 97.9 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 98.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 98.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 97.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 95.8 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 94.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 92.2 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.0 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.3 kt |
| May | 9.1 kt |
| Jun | 8.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.0 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSAF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Santa Fe Municipal Airport in Santa Fe, NM shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KSAF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSAF?+
KSAF has 6 runways — 02, 10, 15, 20, 28, 33; the longest is 8,366 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSAF report its own weather?+
Yes — Santa Fe Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSAF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSAF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSAF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSAF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSAF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF) 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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF)
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 Santa Fe Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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