Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (KSFM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport in Sanford, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (KSFM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sanford, ME at 244 ft. KSFM reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01, 07, 14, 19) — longest 6,389 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.025. Track KSFM 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 calm, visibility 5 statute miles, overcast at 4,400 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,400 ft.
METAR KSFM 290356Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC044 18/18 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP074 T01780178 402610111
What changed at KSFM?
Since the 0300Z (11:00 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 4,400 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KSFM
KSFM is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 4,400 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 244 ft). KSFM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPSM, about 20 nm away.
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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 KSFM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 6,389 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 14 | 4,999 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 25 | 6,389 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 32 | 4,999 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,400 ft.
KSFM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport in Sanford, ME: 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 KSFM 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 KSFM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 0050/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK OVC 002/RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH LGTS JUST BEFORE MINS, SAW RUNWAY AT 100 ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 002Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH L…Remarks.Show raw report
LWM UA /OV LWM/TM 2341/FL187/TP E75S/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SID
LWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL187Altitude: 18,700 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SIDRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2340/FL004/TP C208/SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 2338/FL070/TP C208/TB LGT CHOP/RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEB
LEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEBRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2319/FL004/TP CL35/SK OVC004/WX 1/2SM/RM DURD RY11 PWM
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC004Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD RY11 PWMRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2235/FL005/TP C56X/SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2235Reported at 22:35 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSFM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSFM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 38 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
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- 45%
- 32
- 32%
- 14
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- 07
- 9%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSFM
- IATA
- SFM
- FAA LID
- SFM
- City
- Sanford
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 244 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.3939, -70.7080
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,389 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPSM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 13m
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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.
- Strawberry Patch RC Pilots - Lavigne Farm — Sanford, ME · 2 mi
- RC Bushpilots - Curtis Rd — Arundel, ME · 8 mi
- Ponderosa RC Hawks - Hubbard Rd — Berwick, ME · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSFM reported VFR conditions during about 77.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 24.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.2 | 9.7 | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 78.2 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 79.7 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 78.0 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| May | 74.7 | 8.8 | 6.6 | 9.9 |
| Jun | 73.7 | 10.3 | 7.1 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 78.1 | 9.6 | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 79.9 | 9.2 | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 78.4 | 8.7 | 5.2 | 7.7 |
| Oct | 74.8 | 9.8 | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Nov | 79.9 | 8.2 | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 72.3 | 10.5 | 9.1 | 8.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.5 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSFM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSFM?+
KSFM has 6 runways — 01, 07, 14, 19, 25, 32; the longest is 6,389 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSFM report its own weather?+
Yes — Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSFM have a TAF?+
No — KSFM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPSM, about 20 nm away.
Does KSFM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSFM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSFM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (KSFM)
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