Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City, UT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Salt Lake City, UT at 4,227 ft. KSLC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (14, 16L, 16R, 17), longest 12,002 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 KSLC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 13,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSLC 130454Z 12012KT 10SM FEW130 26/06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02610056 $
What changed at KSLC?
Since the 0354Z (9:54 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 150° to 120°.
- Wind speed up from 7 to 12 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KSLC
KSLC is currently VFR with winds from 120° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16L, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,650 ft (field elevation 4,227 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
SLC ATIS INFO Q 0154Z. VRB05KT 10SM FEW120 SCT180 SCT250 28/06 A2987 (TWO NINER EIGHT SEVEN). CHECK DENSITY ALTITUDE. SIMULTANEOUS APPROACHES IN USE, RNAV Y RY 17 RNAV Z RY 16R OR VISUAL APCHS IN USE. NOTICES TO AIRMEN. RWY 16L CLSD. RWY 34R CLSD. TWY B CLSD BTN TWY, A7 AND TWY A10 , TWY G1 CLSD BTN TWY, H AND TWY G , TWY M CLSD BTN RWY, 16L AND TWY L , TWY H1, H2, H3, H7, H8, H9, H ELEVEN, H TWELVE, H THIRTEEN CLOSED. 34L DEICE PAD SPOTS 6B, 7B, 8B CLSD. TWY G CLSD BTN G9 AND SPOT 97. RWY 17 ILS OTS, RUNWAY 35 LDA/DME OTS. TFR-FLT. RESTRICTION. VFR OPERATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCOMODATED DURING HIGH TRAFFIC VOLUME DUE TO RUNWAY CLOSURE. BIRD ACTIVITY. ALL ACFT DEPG TO SEA CONTACT CD 10 MIN PRIOR TO PUSH. HAZD WX FOR SLC AREA. UNAUTHORIZED LASER ILLUMINATION 0220 ZULU, 5 MILE SOUTH OF SALT LAKE, AT 6000 MSL FEET, GREEN, FROM FROM THE EAST. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Q.
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 KSLC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 4,893 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 16L | 12,002 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 16R | 12,000 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 17 | 9,596 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 35 | 9,596 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 34L | 12,000 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 34R | 12,002 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 32 | 4,893 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 7 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→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSLC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City, UT: 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 KSLC 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 KSLC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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VEL UA /OV MTU200030/TM 0043/FL380/TP B739/SK TOP 380-420/RM ZDVWC-03
VEL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MTU200030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0043Reported at 00:43 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 380-420Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-03Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSLC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSLC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 15,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 14
- 55%
- 16L/16R/17
- 23%
- 32
- 14%
- 34L/34R/35
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KSLC 130520Z 1306/1412 18012G18KT P6SM SKC FM131600 18018G30KT P6SM FEW100 FM132100 30012G18KT P6SM SCT090
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSLC
- IATA
- SLC
- FAA LID
- SLC
- City
- Salt Lake City
- State
- Utah
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,227 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.7889, -111.9799
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 12,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 50m
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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 KSLC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSLC reported VFR conditions during about 93.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 326 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.9 kt, calm 11.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.3 | 13.9 | 7.2 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 88.7 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 93.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 94.7 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| May | 97.5 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 98.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 97.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 94.7 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 77.6 | 12.1 | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 7.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 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.
KSLC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lake City, UT 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSLC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSLC?+
KSLC has 8 runways: 14, 16L, 16R, 17, 32, 34L, 34R, 35; the longest is 12,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSLC report its own weather?+
Yes. Salt Lake City International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSLC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSLC broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KSLC publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KSLC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC) 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)
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 Salt Lake City International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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