Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (KSBY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, MD, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (KSBY) is a regional airport serving Salisbury, MD at 52 ft. KSBY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32) — longest 6,400 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 KSBY 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,200 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSBY 290354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW042 19/18 A2961 RMK AO2 RAE09 TSE00 SLP029 P0001 T01890183
What changed at KSBY?
Since the 0311Z (11:11 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
- The 6,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KSBY
KSBY is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 900 ft (field elevation 52 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 KSBY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 14 | 6,400 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 23 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 32 | 6,400 ft | PEM | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSBY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, MD: 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 KSBY 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 KSBY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0200/FL120/TP B752/TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120Turbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence 7,000–12,000 ft.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0106/FL150/TP B737/TB CONS MOD/RM 070-160
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0106Reported at 01:06 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM 070-160Remarks.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0059/FL090/TP B737/TB CONS MOD CHOP
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
ADW UA /OV 1L ARRIVAL/TM 2338/FLDURD/TP GLF5/WX 9 MILES
ADW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1L ARRIVALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.WX 9 MILESWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL335012/TM 2332/FL040/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL335012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV 2 N DCA /TM 2306/FL050/TP B38M/SK OVC 027
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 N DCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2306Reported at 23:06 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL280010/TM 2253/FL070/TP B737/TB LIGHT/RM DURC TERPZ8 SID
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM DURC TERPZ8 SIDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSBY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSBY reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 48 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 46 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 23
- 44%
- 14
- 27%
- 05
- 21%
- 32
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2357Z (7:57 PM EDT)
TAF KSBY 282357Z 2900/2924 17011KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2900/2903 VRB18G35KT 1SM +TSRA BKN030CB FM290300 21005KT P6SM VCSH BKN045 FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 FM291300 32011G18KT P6SM SCT035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSBY
- IATA
- SBY
- FAA LID
- SBY
- City
- Salisbury
- State
- Maryland
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 52 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.3405, -75.5103
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 29m
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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.
- Midatlantic Radio Kontrol Society - Waybright Field — Salisbury, MD · 5 mi
- SAC - Sussex Aeromodelers Club (SAC) - Bethel Concord Rd — Seaford, DE · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSBY reported VFR conditions during about 81.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 20.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.5 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 80.4 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 80.2 | 8.8 | 6.8 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 82.9 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 3.4 |
| May | 77.0 | 10.0 | 7.1 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 81.3 | 10.3 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 84.5 | 10.1 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 82.1 | 10.7 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 12.1 | 6.4 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 77.2 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 82.9 | 8.3 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 78.0 | 9.3 | 7.2 | 5.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSBY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport in Salisbury, MD 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 ↗
KSBY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSBY?+
KSBY has 4 runways — 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 6,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSBY report its own weather?+
Yes — Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSBY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSBY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSBY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSBY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSBY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (KSBY) 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 Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (KSBY)
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 Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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