Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field (KSBS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field in Steamboat Springs, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field (KSBS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Steamboat Springs, CO at 6,882 ft. KSBS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 4,452 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.325. Track KSBS 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-northwest (290°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSBS 290056Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3012 RMK AO1 T03120070
What changed at KSBS?
Since the 0035Z (6:35 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0035Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSBS
KSBS is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 10,250 ft (field elevation 6,882 ft). KSBS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KHDN, about 16 nm away.
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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 KSBS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 4,452 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 14 | 4,452 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSBS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field in Steamboat Springs, CO: 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 KSBS 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 KSBS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV 15 W DEN/TM 2350/FL145/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD/RM DURC
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 W DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL145Altitude: 14,500 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 35 SW DEN/TM 2350/FL210/TP B739/TB MOD CHOP/RM 210-190 DURD
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 35 SW DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM 210-190 DURDRemarks.Show raw report
RWL UA /OV CKW090020/TM 2344/FL400/TP E55P/SK TOP 320/RM ZDVWC-34
RWL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CKW090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2344Reported at 23:44 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 320Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-34Remarks.Show raw report
HDN UA /OV CHE/TM 2344/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-14
HDN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2344Reported at 23:44 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-14Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN270010/TM 2335/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-61
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZDVWC-61Remarks.Show raw report
HDN UA /OV C HE090050/TM 2328/FL230/TP A320/SK TOP300/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ZDVWC-13
HDN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV C HE090050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2328Reported at 23:28 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ZDVWC-13Remarks.Show raw report
ASE UA /OV DBL270050/TM 2228/FL240/TP CRJ2/TA M17/IC LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC
ASE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBL270050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2228Reported at 22:28 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 60 SW DEN/TM 2210/FL200/TP E55P/TA -5/IC LGT RIME
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 60 SW DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2210Reported at 22:10 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TA -5Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSBS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSBS reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 8,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 14
- 56%
- 32
- 44%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSBS
- IATA
- SBS
- FAA LID
- SBS
- City
- Steamboat Springs
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,882 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.5163, -106.8660
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,452 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHDN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 1h 15m
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSBS reported VFR conditions during about 89.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 301 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.8 kt, calm 55.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.0 | 12.8 | 10.2 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 75.4 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 82.5 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 84.8 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| May | 92.2 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 98.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 99.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 98.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 96.5 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 89.3 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 84.7 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 74.0 | 11.7 | 10.4 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.4 kt |
| Feb | 2.1 kt |
| Mar | 2.5 kt |
| Apr | 4.0 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.2 kt |
| Sep | 3.0 kt |
| Oct | 2.6 kt |
| Nov | 1.9 kt |
| Dec | 1.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSBS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSBS?+
KSBS has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 4,452 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSBS report its own weather?+
Yes — Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSBS have a TAF?+
No — KSBS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHDN, about 16 nm away.
Does KSBS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSBS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSBS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field (KSBS)
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