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 south (180°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.21 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSAF 130953Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP112 T01720061
What changed at KSAF?
Since the 0853Z (2:53 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0853Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSAF
KSAF is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,800 ft (field elevation 6,348 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 6,316 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 20 | 8,366 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 10 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 28 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 02 | 8,366 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 33 | 6,316 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSAF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSAF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 33
- 25%
- 20
- 24%
- 02
- 15%
- 10
- 13%
- 28
- 12%
- 15
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0538Z (11:38 PM MDT)
TAF KSAF 130538Z 1306/1406 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 FM131800 21011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1320/1323 VRB18G31KT -TSRA BKN090CB FM132300 14011KT P6SM BKN090 PROB30 1400/1403 VRB12G20KT -SHRA BKN090
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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
- 14h 53m
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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
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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
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Historical Flying Weather at KSAF
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 2610 · 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)
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