Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Orlando Sanford International Airport in Orlando, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Orlando, FL at 55 ft. KSFB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (09C, 09L, 09R, 18) — longest 11,002 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 KSFB 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-southwest (240°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSFB 290153Z 24007KT 10SM CLR 29/25 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02940250
What changed at KSFB?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.83 → 29.86 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSFB
KSFB is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 55 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 KSFB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27CFAV | 3,578 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 27L | 5,839 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 27R | 11,002 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 18 | 6,002 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 36 | 6,002 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 09C | 3,578 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 09L | 11,002 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 09R | 5,839 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 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 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSFB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Orlando Sanford International Airport in Orlando, FL: 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 KSFB 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 KSFB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP C172/WX 10SM/RM SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN120097/TM 0103/FL220/TP BCS3/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN120097Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
SRQ UA /OV SRQ358027/TM 0042/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
SRQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SRQ358027Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG080010/TM 0042/FL300/TP A321/SK TOP340
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG080010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP340Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN270020/TM 0028/FL180/TP A321/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN270020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0028Reported at 00:28 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOTTHRemarks.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 0021/FL260/TP B350/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL166046/TM 0016/FL330/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL166046Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSFB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSFB reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 51%
- 09C/09L/09R
- 22%
- 27C/27L/27R
- 19%
- 36
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KSFB 282320Z 2900/2924 23007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250 FM291400 24010KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM291800 25012G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSFB
- IATA
- SFB
- FAA LID
- SFB
- City
- Orlando
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 55 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.7743, -81.2346
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 11,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.975 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 12m
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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.
- Sanford Aero Modelers DBA Sams - FL 46 — Geneva, FL · 5 mi
- Orlando Buzzards RC Soaring Society, Inc - Fort Christmas Field — Christmas, FL · 19 mi
- RCACF - Remote Control Association of Central Florida - Don Lowe Field — Apopka, FL · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSFB reported VFR conditions during about 90.4% 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 12.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.2 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 82.4 | 9.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 90.0 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 91.8 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| May | 93.8 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 94.0 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 95.3 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 94.9 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 93.2 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 92.6 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 86.6 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 82.2 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 4.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.1 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.2 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSFB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Orlando Sanford International Airport in Orlando, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KSFB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSFB?+
KSFB has 8 runways — 09C, 09L, 09R, 18, 27C, 27L, 27R, 36; the longest is 11,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSFB report its own weather?+
Yes — Orlando Sanford International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSFB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSFB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSFB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSFB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSFB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) 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 Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB)
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 Orlando Sanford International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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