South Bend International Airport (KSBN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for South Bend International Airport in South Bend, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
South Bend International Airport (KSBN) is a regional airport serving South Bend, IN at 799 ft. KSBN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (09L, 09R, 18, 27L) — longest 8,412 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 KSBN 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 (020°) at 9 kt, gusting 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSBN 291854Z 02009G14KT 10SM SCT060 26/15 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02610150
What changed at KSBN?
Since the 1754Z (1:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1754Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSBN
KSBN is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 9 knots gusting 14, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09L, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 799 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 KSBN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 7,101 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 3 kt right (g5) |
| 09L | 4,300 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 8 kt left (g13) |
| 09R | 8,412 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 8 kt left (g13) |
| 27L | 8,412 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right (g13) |
| 27R | 4,300 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right (g13) |
| 18 | 7,101 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 3 kt left (g5) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSBN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around South Bend International Airport in South Bend, IN: 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 KSBN 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 KSBN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 1935/FL011/TP C172/TB LOSS OF 10 KTS/RM OVER RUNWAY THRESHOLD
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1935Reported at 19:35 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LOSS OF 10 KTSTurbulence: loss of 10 kts.RM OVER RUNWAY THRESHOLDRemarks.Show raw report
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 1916/FL009/TP C172/RM LLWS -15 OVR RUNWAY 35
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1916Reported at 19:16 UTC.FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS -15 OVR RUNWAY 35Remarks.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 1911/FL050/TP SR22/TB LGT-MOD
MKG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1911Reported at 19:11 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 1905/FL1100/TP C150/TB GAIN ON 15 KTS/RM OVER THRESHOLD OF RUNWAY
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1905Reported at 19:05 UTC.FL1100Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP C150Aircraft type reporting.TB GAIN ON 15 KTSTurbulence: gain on 15 kts.RM OVER THRESHOLD OF RUNWAYRemarks.Show raw report
BIV UA /OV BIV/TM 1902/FL070/TP SR22/SK BKN070-TOP080/RM RAGGED BASES
BIV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BIVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1902Reported at 19:02 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN070-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM RAGGED BASESRemarks.Show raw report
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 1853/FL012/TP G280/WV +/- 3KTS/RM LLWS
LAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1853Reported at 18:53 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP G280Aircraft type reporting.WV +/- 3KTSWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM LLWSRemarks.Show raw report
MIE UA /OV MIE/TM 1846/FL240/TP E170/TB MOD /RM ISOL POCKET
MIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1846Reported at 18:46 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ISOL POCKETRemarks.Show raw report
SBN UA /OV RWN/TM 1609/FL035/TP P32R/TB TB LGT
SBN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1609Reported at 16:09 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP P32RAircraft type reporting.TB TB LGTTurbulence: tb light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSBN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSBN reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 36
- 39%
- 18
- 27%
- 27L/27R
- 27%
- 09L/09R
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (1:20 PM EDT)
TAF KSBN 291720Z 2918/3018 35009KT P6SM FEW040 FM300300 33002KT P6SM FEW040 FM301400 32006KT P6SM SCT040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSBN
- IATA
- SBN
- FAA LID
- SBN
- City
- South Bend
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 799 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.7083, -86.3169
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,412 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.675 MHz
- CTAF
- 135.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Sunset in
- 5h 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
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 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.
- Peppermint Rd. — South Bend, IN · 7 mi
- St Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds — South Bend, IN · 8 mi
- Michiana Sky Raiders - Matthew Rd — Niles, MI · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSBN reported VFR conditions during about 74.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 233 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 11.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.0 | 29.5 | 16.6 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 57.2 | 25.1 | 11.8 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 72.9 | 16.4 | 7.5 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 79.3 | 12.6 | 6.3 | 1.8 |
| May | 82.3 | 10.7 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 85.4 | 8.7 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 88.3 | 7.7 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 87.9 | 7.7 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 85.0 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 80.0 | 12.6 | 5.7 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 70.0 | 20.4 | 6.4 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 48.5 | 31.8 | 13.2 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.8 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 8.2 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSBN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for South Bend International Airport in South Bend, IN 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 ↗
KSBN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSBN?+
KSBN has 6 runways — 09L, 09R, 18, 27L, 27R, 36; the longest is 8,412 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSBN report its own weather?+
Yes — South Bend International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSBN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSBN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSBN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSBN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSBN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for South Bend International Airport (KSBN) 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 South Bend International Airport (KSBN)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for South Bend International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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