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.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KSLE 290156Z 31010KT 10SM BKN065 23/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02330128
What changed at KSLE?
Since the 0056Z (5:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 6,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KSLE
KSLE is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 214 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 5,811 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 34 | 5,146 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 16 | 5,146 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 13 | 5,811 ft | ASP | 9 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 9→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 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.
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 KSLE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RBG UA /OV RBG053025 /TM 0051 /FL075 /TP C182 /TB NEG /RM CLDS SW FEW070
RBG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBG053025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM CLDS SW FEW070Remarks.Show raw report
RDM UA /OV DSD300015/TM 0013/FL140/TP B190/TB LGT CHOP BLO 120/RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSE
RDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSD300015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP BLO 120Turbulence: light chop blo 120.RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSERemarks.Show raw report
UAO UA /OV KUAO/TM 2037/FL029/TP C182/SK FEW029-TOPUNKN/RM DURC RWY 17
UAO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KUAOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2037Reported at 20:37 UTC.FL029Altitude: 2,900 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW029-TOPUNKNSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURC RWY 17Remarks.⚠️ 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 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 54%
- 34
- 28%
- 16
- 14%
- 13
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2326Z (4:26 PM PDT)
TAF KSLE 282326Z 2900/2924 30009KT P6SM SCT070 FM290700 33003KT P6SM BKN060 FM291600 01005KT P6SM SKC
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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
- Sunset in
- 1h 37m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
6 airportsRC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Salem RC Pilots 55th Ave SE — Turner, OR · 7 mi
- Salem R/C Pilots Assoc - Buena Vista Rd — Independence, OR · 10 mi
- Dallas Wing Dingers - Buena Vista Rd — Independence, OR · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| 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
| 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 |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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 2608 · 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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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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