Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Brown Field Municipal Airport in San Diego, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) is a regional airport serving San Diego, CA at 526 ft. KSDM reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08L, 08R, 26L, 26R), longest 7,972 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 KSDM 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 (270°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 900 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 900 ft.
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What changed at KSDM?
Since the 0653Z (11:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to IFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 1,100 ft to 900 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KSDM
KSDM is currently IFR with winds from 270° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 900 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 526 ft). KSDM does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNZY, about 14 nm away.
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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 KSDM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26LFAV | 3,185 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 26R | 7,972 ft | PEM | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 08L | 7,972 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 08R | 3,185 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 900 ft.
KSDM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Brown Field Municipal Airport in San Diego, 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 KSDM 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSDM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSDM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 36 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 26L/26R
- 98%
- 08L/08R
- 2%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSDM
- IATA
- SDM
- FAA LID
- SDM
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 526 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5726, -116.9800
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,972 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNZY
- ATIS
- 132.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 126.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 18h 42m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KSDM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSDM reported VFR conditions during about 77.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 287 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 27.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.1 | 12.7 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 79.5 | 14.0 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 74.0 | 17.8 | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 68.6 | 22.9 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| May | 54.9 | 34.4 | 7.8 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 56.0 | 25.6 | 13.5 | 5.0 |
| Jul | 66.9 | 14.6 | 13.1 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 70.4 | 13.8 | 10.3 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 69.8 | 17.7 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 74.1 | 16.9 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 79.1 | 12.7 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 79.4 | 13.5 | 4.1 | 3.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.7 kt |
| Mar | 4.5 kt |
| Apr | 4.7 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.1 kt |
| Jul | 3.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.2 kt |
| Dec | 4.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSDM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Brown Field Municipal Airport in San Diego, 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSDM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSDM?+
KSDM has 4 runways: 08L, 08R, 26L, 26R; the longest is 7,972 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSDM report its own weather?+
Yes. Brown Field Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSDM have a TAF?+
No. KSDM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNZY, about 14 nm away.
Does KSDM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSDM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSDM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSDM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) 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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM)
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