Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (KSDY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sidney - Richland Regional Airport in Sidney, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (KSDY) is a regional airport serving Sidney, MT at 1,985 ft. KSDY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 11, 19, 29), longest 5,705 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 KSDY 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 north (350°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.15 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KSDY 130756Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM BKN100 09/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP215 T00890044 PNO $
What changed at KSDY?
Since the 0656Z (12:56 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0656Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSDY
KSDY is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 1,985 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 KSDY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 5,705 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 29 | 4,024 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 11 | 4,024 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 19 | 5,705 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 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 9→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 10,000 ft.
KSDY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sidney - Richland Regional Airport in Sidney, MT: 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 KSDY 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 KSDY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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XWA UA /OV S85/TM 0730/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP /ZLC
XWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV S85Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0730Reported at 07:30 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP /ZLCTurbulence: continuous light chop /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSDY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSDY reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,700 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 29
- 34%
- 01
- 30%
- 11
- 20%
- 19
- 16%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0525Z (11:25 PM MDT)
TAF KSDY 130525Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM SCT080 FM131600 12007KT P6SM SKC FM131800 12011G19KT P6SM SKC FM132100 13014G23KT P6SM FEW100 FM140200 11016G28KT P6SM FEW230
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSDY
- IATA
- SDY
- FAA LID
- SDY
- City
- Sidney
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,985 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.7051, -104.1944
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,705 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 17h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather at KSDY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSDY reported VFR conditions during about 85.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 286 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.7 kt, calm 13.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.3 | 13.5 | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 79.2 | 14.5 | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 77.7 | 15.2 | 4.9 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| May | 87.9 | 9.5 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 93.3 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 95.6 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 94.1 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 90.8 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 85.3 | 11.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 81.1 | 13.7 | 3.7 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 77.3 | 13.8 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.1 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 8.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.9 kt |
| Nov | 7.8 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSDY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Sidney - Richland Regional Airport in Sidney, MT 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 ↗
KSDY weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSDY?+
KSDY has 4 runways: 01, 11, 19, 29; the longest is 5,705 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSDY report its own weather?+
Yes. Sidney - Richland Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSDY have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSDY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSDY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSDY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSDY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (KSDY) 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 Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (KSDY)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Sidney - Richland Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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