Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (KSLE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem, OR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (KSLE) is a regional airport serving Salem, OR at 214 ft. KSLE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 16, 31, 34), longest 5,811 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 KSLE 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.

VFR

Observed 0556Z (10:56 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

170° 5 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

9,000 ft

Altimeter

29.94"

Temp / Dew

55°F / 13°C

dew 52°F / 11°C

Wind from the south (170°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,800 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.

Raw METAR

METAR KSLE 130556Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW048 BKN090 OVC110 13/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138 60005 T01280111 10144 20117 51013 $

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Since the 0456Z (9:56 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

A ceiling formed at 9,000 ft.

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Current pilot readout for KSLE

KSLE is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately -0 ft (field elevation 214 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 KSLE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
16	5,146 ft	ASP	5 kt head	1 kt left
13FAV	5,811 ft	ASP	5 kt head	2 kt right
34	5,146 ft	ASP	5 kt tail	1 kt right
31	5,811 ft	ASP	5 kt tail	2 kt left

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,000 ft.

KSLE weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem, OR: 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 KSLE is headed.

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Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSLE

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0515Z (10:15 PM PDT) · 76 NM S of KSLE · during descent · E75L

light rime 8,000–15,000 ft icing

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EUG UA /OV EUG150030/TM 0515/FL150/TP E75L/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 080-150/RM DURD

EUG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV EUG150030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0515Reported at 05:15 UTC.

FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.

TP E75LAircraft type reporting.

TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.

IC LGT RIME 080-150Icing: light rime 8,000–15,000 ft.

RM DURDRemarks.

PIREP0501Z (10:01 PM PDT) · 95 NM N of KSLE · during descent · B737

light occasional moderate 28,000–18,000 ft turbulence

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OLM UA /OV OLM150030/TM 0501/FL180/TP B737/TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180/RM DURD HAWKZ ZSE

OLM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV OLM150030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0501Reported at 05:01 UTC.

FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.

TP B737Aircraft type reporting.

TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180Turbulence: light occasional moderate 28,000–18,000 ft.

RM DURD HAWKZ ZSERemarks.

PIREP0451Z (9:51 PM PDT) · 62 NM NE of KSLE · during climb · B738

light rime icing

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PDX UA /OV BTG070020/TM 0451/FL100/TP B738/TA M06/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC 100-180-ZSE

PDX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV BTG070020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.

FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.

TP B738Aircraft type reporting.

TA M06Outside air temperature, °C.

IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.

RM DURC 100-180-ZSERemarks.

PIREP0410Z (9:10 PM PDT) · 88 NM SE of KSLE · during descent · E75L

light turbulence

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RDM UA /OV RDM/TM 0410/FL056/TP E75L/TA UNKN/TB LGT/IC NEG/RM DURD RWY 5

RDM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV RDMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0410Reported at 04:10 UTC.

FL056Altitude: 5,600 ft MSL.

TP E75LAircraft type reporting.

TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.

TB LGTTurbulence: light.

IC NEGIcing: none reported.

RM DURD RWY 5Remarks.

PIREP0323Z (8:23 PM PDT) · 84 NM NW of KSLE · during descent · PC12

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AST UA /OV AST/TM 0323/FL060/TP PC12/SK SCT035-040 SCT050-060 OVC060/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD RNAV 26 ZSE

AST UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV ASTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0323Reported at 03:23 UTC.

FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.

TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.

SK SCT035-040 SCT050-060 OVC…Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.

IC NEGIcing: none reported.

RM DURD RNAV 26 ZSERemarks.

PIREP0259Z (7:59 PM PDT) · 2 NM NW of KSLE · 22,000 ft MSL · E75L

moderate turbulence

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EUG UA /OV UBG165025/TM 0259/FL220/TP E75L/TB MOD /RM ZSE

EUG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV UBG165025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0259Reported at 02:59 UTC.

FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.

TP E75LAircraft type reporting.

TB MODTurbulence: moderate.

RM ZSERemarks.

PIREP0218Z (7:18 PM PDT) · 44 NM NE of KSLE · during descent · B739

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PDX UA /OV PDX103010/TM 0218/FLDURD/TP B739/SK OVC030

PDX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV PDX103010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0218Reported at 02:18 UTC.

FLDURDReported during descent.

TP B739Aircraft type reporting.

SK OVC030Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

PIREP0215Z (7:15 PM PDT) · 83 NM NE of KSLE · during descent · B739

moderate 30,000–14,000 ft turbulence

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DLS UA /OV LTJ180015/TM 0215/FL180/TP B739/TB MOD 300-140/RM DURD-ZSE

DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV LTJ180015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.

FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.

TP B739Aircraft type reporting.

TB MOD 300-140Turbulence: moderate 30,000–14,000 ft.

RM DURD-ZSERemarks.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KSLE

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KSLE reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours

VFR 85%MVFR 15%

Wind avg/max: 5/9 kt

Max gust: -

Lowest ceiling: 1,100 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: S

Category changes: 4

Most recent change: MVFR → VFR

Last 7 days

VFR 82%MVFR 11%IFR 3%LIFR 4%

Wind avg/max: 4/13 kt

Max gust: 21 kt

Lowest ceiling: 900 ft

Lowest vis: 0.25 sm

Prevailing wind: N

Category changes: 30

Most recent change: MVFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

31: 36%
16: 27%
34: 21%
13: 16%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0526Z (10:26 PM PDT)

TAF KSLE 130526Z 1306/1406 17005KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN050 FM131500 19009KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 FM132000 21007KT P6SM SCT035 OVC045

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Regional airport
ICAO: KSLE
IATA: SLE
FAA LID: SLE
City: Salem
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Elevation: 214 ft
Coordinates: 44.9095, -123.0030
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 5,811 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Published
ATIS: 124.55 MHz
CTAF: 119.1 MHz
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Next sunset: 19h 56m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

9 airports

KMMVMcMinnville Municipal AirportMcMinnville, OR18 nm NVFR METAR KUAOAurora State AirportAurora, OR23 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF 4OR8Wagoner AirportSalem, OR4 nm SW 4OR5Fly 'N' W AirportSalem, OR4 nm NE OR87Blue Skies Farm AirportSalem, OR5 nm NE 4OR7Lusardi FieldSalem, OR5 nm NE

+3 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

9 airports

KCVOCorvallis Municipal AirportCorvallis, OR28 nm SWVFR METAR KPDXPortland International AirportPortland, OR44 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KVUOPearson FieldVancouver, WA45 nm NVFR METAR KTMKTillamook AirportTillamook, OR46 nm NWVFR METAR KTTDPortland Troutdale AirportPortland, OR46 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KEUGEugene AirportEugene, OR48 nm SVFR METAR · TAF

+3 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

6 airports

KSPBScappoose Industrial AirparkScappoose, OR52 nm NVFR METAR KKLSSouthwest Washington Regional AirportKelso, WA73 nm NVFR METAR KASTAstoria Regional AirportAstoria, OR84 nm NWMVFR METAR · TAF KDLSColumbia Gorge Regional AirportDallesport / The Dalles, OR88 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KRDMRoberts FieldRedmond, OR89 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KBDNBend Municipal AirportBend, OR91 nm SEMVFR METAR · TAF

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Historical Flying Weather at KSLE

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSLE reported VFR conditions during about 78.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 22.2% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#888 of 1,400

Regional rank

#14

State rank

#19

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

78.1%

MVFR

12.5%

IFR

4.3%

LIFR

3.9%

Est. VFR days/yr

234

Most VFR month

July

Fewest VFR month

December

Median ceiling

3,900 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

22.2%

Median wind

5 kt

Gusty hours

6.5%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.1%

Fog/mist days/yr

151

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

1,416 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KSLE monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	63.1	15.7	9.3	12.0
Feb	69.9	18.0	7.3	4.8
Mar	80.0	14.7	3.6	1.8
Apr	85.0	12.8	1.6	0.5
May	86.8	11.8	1.2	0.2
Jun	89.2	9.7	1.0	0.1
Jul	92.9	6.7	0.3	0.0
Aug	92.0	7.5	0.5	0.0
Sep	87.2	8.7	2.6	1.6
Oct	79.4	11.0	5.3	4.4
Nov	66.3	16.5	8.2	9.1
Dec	60.0	17.6	10.4	12.0

Average wind by month

KSLE average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	5.6 kt
Feb	5.7 kt
Mar	6.1 kt
Apr	5.7 kt
May	5.2 kt
Jun	5.4 kt
Jul	5.4 kt
Aug	4.8 kt
Sep	4.5 kt
Oct	4.7 kt
Nov	5.7 kt
Dec	5.7 kt

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KSLE airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem, OR 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 ↗

KSLE weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KSLE?+

KSLE has 4 runways: 13, 16, 31, 34; the longest is 5,811 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KSLE report its own weather?+

Yes. Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KSLE have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KSLE broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KSLE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSLE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KSLE airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (KSLE) 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 Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (KSLE)

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