San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving San Antonio, TX at 809 ft. KSAT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 13L, 13R, 22) — longest 8,505 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 KSAT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 12 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 8,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSAT 290351Z 14012G19KT 10SM FEW080 28/23 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02830228
What changed at KSAT?
Since the 0251Z (9:51 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 19 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.85 → 29.87 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSAT
KSAT is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 12 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 809 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
SAT ATIS INFO D 0351Z. 13012G19KT 10SM FEW080 28/23 A2987 (TWO NINER EIGHT SEVEN). ILS RWY 13R APCH IN USE. DEPG RWY 13R, RWY 4, RWY 13L. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY ARPT. ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT. RUNWAY ENTRANCE LIGHTS OPERATIONAL EVALUATION IN PROGRESS. RUNWAY ENTRANCE LIGHTS MAY BE OFFLINE INTERMITTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE EVALUATION. DO NOT CROSS ILLUMINATED RED LIGHTS AT TAXIWAY INTERSECTIONS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO D.
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 KSAT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13LFAV | 5,519 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 2 kt right (g3) |
| 13R | 8,502 ft | CON | 12 kt head | 2 kt right (g3) |
| 22 | 8,505 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 12 kt left (g19) |
| 04 | 8,505 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 12 kt right (g19) |
| 31L | 8,502 ft | CON | 12 kt tail | 2 kt left (g3) |
| 31R | 5,519 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 2 kt left (g3) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSAT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, TX: 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 KSAT 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 KSAT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRK UA /OV AGJ270005/TM 2345/FL290/TP B772/TB MOD CHOP FL290/RM ZHU
GRK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGJ270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2345Reported at 23:45 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B772Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL290Turbulence: moderate chop fl290.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSAT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSAT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13L/13R
- 81%
- 22
- 11%
- 04
- 7%
- 31L/31R
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0235Z (9:35 PM CDT)
TAF KSAT 290235Z 2903/3006 13015KT P6SM FEW070 FM290600 15011KT P6SM SCT025 FM290900 16008KT P6SM BKN015 FM291600 18010KT P6SM SCT035 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSAT
- IATA
- SAT
- FAA LID
- SAT
- City
- San Antonio
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 809 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.5337, -98.4698
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,505 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 40m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- River City Radio Control 1 — Schertz, TX · 11 mi
- Jay F. Feibelman Garden Ridge Community Center — Garden Ridge, TX · 13 mi
- Bulverde Aero Modelers - Specht Rd — San Antonio, TX · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSAT reported VFR conditions during about 76.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 280 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 8.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.0 | 14.3 | 7.8 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 64.1 | 20.0 | 10.8 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 65.5 | 22.8 | 8.4 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 64.8 | 26.3 | 7.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 67.2 | 26.9 | 5.2 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 74.3 | 22.7 | 2.8 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 79.3 | 17.7 | 2.7 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 85.8 | 12.6 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 81.6 | 14.5 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 78.2 | 15.6 | 5.5 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 73.0 | 17.9 | 6.7 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 66.6 | 19.0 | 8.4 | 6.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.7 kt |
| May | 8.9 kt |
| Jun | 8.7 kt |
| Jul | 8.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.7 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSAT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, TX 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 ↗
KSAT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSAT?+
KSAT has 6 runways — 04, 13L, 13R, 22, 31L, 31R; the longest is 8,505 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSAT report its own weather?+
Yes — San Antonio International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSAT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSAT broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KSAT publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KSAT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) 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 San Antonio International Airport (KSAT)
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 San Antonio International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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