Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Stockton Metropolitan Airport in Stockton, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) is a regional airport serving Stockton, CA at 33 ft. KSCK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11L, 11R, 29L, 29R) — longest 10,245 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 KSCK 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 (300°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (92°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSCK 290155Z 30011KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP086 T03330100 $
What changed at KSCK?
Since the 0055Z (5:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 330° to 300°.
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Current pilot readout for KSCK
KSCK is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 33 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 KSCK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29LFAV | 4,448 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 29R | 10,245 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 11L | 10,245 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 11R | 4,448 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSCK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Stockton Metropolitan Airport in Stockton, 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 KSCK 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSCK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSCK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 29L/29R
- 99%
- 11L/11R
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (4:31 PM PDT)
TAF KSCK 282331Z 2900/2924 30008G14KT P6SM SKC FM290100 28011KT P6SM SKC FM290500 30006KT P6SM SKC FM291200 31007KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSCK
- IATA
- SCK
- FAA LID
- SCK
- City
- Stockton
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.8933, -121.2381
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,245 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 11m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Modesto RC Club - Mistlin Sports Park — Ripon, CA · 10 mi
- Tracy Skyliners RC Club - New Jerusalem Airport — Tracy, CA · 15 mi
- East Bay Radio Controllers - Laughlin Rd — Livermore, CA · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSCK reported VFR conditions during about 89.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 299 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 16.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.1 | 21.9 | 10.6 | 10.4 |
| Feb | 81.8 | 11.7 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 94.3 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 96.6 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 94.6 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 73.3 | 15.8 | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 56.5 | 23.4 | 10.5 | 9.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 7.1 kt |
| May | 8.2 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 6.6 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.2 kt |
| Dec | 5.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSCK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Stockton Metropolitan Airport in Stockton, 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 ↗
KSCK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSCK?+
KSCK has 4 runways — 11L, 11R, 29L, 29R; the longest is 10,245 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSCK report its own weather?+
Yes — Stockton Metropolitan Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSCK have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSCK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSCK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSCK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSCK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) 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 Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK)
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