San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for San Luis County Regional Airport in San Luis Obispo, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) is a regional airport serving San Luis Obispo, CA at 212 ft. KSBP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 11, 25, 29) — longest 6,101 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 KSBP 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 (280°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSBP 291956Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02500133
What changed at KSBP?
Since the 1856Z (11:56 AM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1856Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSBP
KSBP is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 212 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 KSBP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 2,500 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 29 | 6,101 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 11 | 6,101 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 07 | 2,500 ft | ASP | 7 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 15→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSBP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around San Luis County Regional Airport in San Luis Obispo, CA: 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 KSBP 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 KSBP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MRY UA /OV KMRY/TM 1907/FLDURD/TP C56X/SK OVC008-TOP017
MRY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMRYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1907Reported at 19:07 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK OVC008-TOP017Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MRY UA /OV KMRY/TM 1824/FL011/TP GL5T/SK OVC011-TOP020/RM DURD
MRY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMRYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1824Reported at 18:24 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP GL5TAircraft type reporting.SK OVC011-TOP020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL1212 3538N 11958W 1625 F350 MS44 233/030KT TB NONE SK CLEAR IC NONE
ARP UAL1212 3538N 11958W 162…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
SBP UA /OV SBP290002/TM 1625/FL010/TP C208/SK BKN007-TOP011
SBP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SBP290002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1625Reported at 16:25 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN007-TOP011Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SNS UA /OV SNS/TM 1600/FL010/TP C172/SK OVC/RM DURD BASES OVC010 TOPS OVC016
SNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SNSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1600Reported at 16:00 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK OVCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD BASES OVC010 TOPS OV…Remarks.Show raw report
SBA UA /OV SBA255003/TM 1545/FL012/TP C408/SK OVC012-TOP019/RM ILS RWY 7
SBA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SBA255003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1545Reported at 15:45 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C408Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC012-TOP019Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ILS RWY 7Remarks.Show raw report
SNS UA /OV SNS/TM 1525/FL018/TP C172/SK OVC/RM DURD BASES OVC008 TOPS OVC018
SNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SNSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1525Reported at 15:25 UTC.FL018Altitude: 1,800 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK OVCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD BASES OVC008 TOPS OV…Remarks.Show raw report
SBP UA /OV KSBP11001/TM 1509/FL012/TP SR22/SK OVC002-TOP011/SKC
SBP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSBP11001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1509Reported at 15:09 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC002-TOP011Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSBP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSBP reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 36 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 29
- 86%
- 25
- 10%
- 11
- 3%
- 07
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1741Z (10:41 AM PDT)
TAF KSBP 291741Z 2918/3018 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM291900 29006KT P6SM SKC FM292100 30016KT P6SM SKC FM300300 30008KT P6SM SKC FM300700 VRB02KT 1SM BR OVC002 FM301600 VRB02KT 5SM BR OVC003
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSBP
- IATA
- SBP
- FAA LID
- SBP
- City
- San Luis Obispo
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 212 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.2368, -120.6420
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,101 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.6 MHz
- CTAF
- 124 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 6h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 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.
- Slo Flyers Inc - Ticino PL — San Luis Obispo, CA · 9 mi
- Santa Maria Public Airport — Santa Maria, CA · 26 mi
- Tri Valley RC Modelers 1 — Santa Maria, CA · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSBP reported VFR conditions during about 82.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 307 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 26.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.9 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 80.4 | 11.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 79.0 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 76.2 | 12.9 | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| May | 68.0 | 18.0 | 8.6 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 68.4 | 11.8 | 11.5 | 8.3 |
| Jul | 67.6 | 7.8 | 14.7 | 9.9 |
| Aug | 67.5 | 7.5 | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| Sep | 71.2 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Oct | 78.3 | 8.2 | 5.3 | 8.2 |
| Nov | 84.8 | 7.2 | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 82.3 | 10.2 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.2 kt |
| Mar | 5.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 7.2 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 4.4 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSBP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for San Luis County Regional Airport in San Luis Obispo, CA 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 ↗
KSBP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSBP?+
KSBP has 4 runways — 07, 11, 25, 29; the longest is 6,101 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSBP report its own weather?+
Yes — San Luis County Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSBP have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSBP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSBP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSBP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSBP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) 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 Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for San Luis County Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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