Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Scottsdale, AZ at 1,510 ft. KSDL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21), longest 8,249 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 KSDL 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 southeast (130°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSDL 130353Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP092 T03390183
What changed at KSDL?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM MST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.87 → 29.89 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSDL
KSDL is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,200 ft (field elevation 1,510 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KSDL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 8,249 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 21 | 8,249 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSDL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, AZ: 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 KSDL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KSDL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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PHX UA /OV PXR020060/TM 0228/FL220/TP E75L/TB OCNL MOD CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
PHX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PXR020060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0228Reported at 02:28 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate continuous light chop.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
PHX UA /OV PXR005050/TM 0204/FL250/TP E75L/TB MOD/RM ZAB FDCS
PHX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PXR005050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
CGZ UA /OV TFD360013 /TM 0031 /FL050 /TP C172 /SK BKN100-TOPUNKN /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH
CGZ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TFD360013Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0031Reported at 00:31 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN100-TOPUNKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSDL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSDL reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
- 21
- 81%
- 03
- 19%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2326Z (4:26 PM MST)
TAF KSDL 122326Z 1300/1324 21006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM130300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100 FEW150 SCT250 FM132000 22006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSDL
- IATA
- SCF
- FAA LID
- SDL
- City
- Scottsdale
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,510 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6229, -111.9110
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,249 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.6 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 20h 46m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KSDL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSDL reported VFR conditions during about 99.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 355 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.2 kt, calm 40.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 98.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 97.0 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.3 kt |
| Feb | 2.6 kt |
| Mar | 3.3 kt |
| Apr | 3.9 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 3.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.2 kt |
| Oct | 2.6 kt |
| Nov | 2.2 kt |
| Dec | 2.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSDL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, AZ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSDL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSDL?+
KSDL has 2 runways: 03, 21; the longest is 8,249 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSDL report its own weather?+
Yes. Scottsdale Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSDL have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSDL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSDL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSDL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSDL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) 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 Scottsdale Airport (KSDL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Scottsdale Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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