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 from the south (190°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 4,100 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,100 ft.
METAR KSFM 130856Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM OVC041 14/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP171 6//// T01440139 58016 PNO $
What changed at KSFM?
Since the 0756Z (3:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling moved from 12,000 ft to 4,100 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KSFM
KSFM is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 100 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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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 KSFM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 6,389 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 14 | 4,999 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32 | 4,999 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 07 | 6,389 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 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,100 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 © 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 KSFM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.⚠️ 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 mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 25
- 34%
- 32
- 33%
- 07
- 25%
- 14
- 8%
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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
- 13h 57m
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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 at KSFM
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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