Smith Field (KSLG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Smith Field in Siloam Springs, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Smith Field (KSLG) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Siloam Springs, AR at 1,191 ft. KSLG reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36), longest 4,997 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 KSLG 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 variable at 3 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.
METAR KSLG 130956Z AUTO VRB03KT 5SM RA SCT065 BKN080 OVC100 21/ A3010 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP180 P0012 T0211
What changed at KSLG?
Since the 0913Z (4:13 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 5 SM.
- Rain began (RA).
- Wind direction is now variable.
- Wind speed down from 9 to 3 kt.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.14 → 30.10 inHg.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KSLG
KSLG is currently MVFR with variable winds at 3 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 8,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 1,191 ft). KSLG does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KXNA, about 10 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 KSLG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 3 kt: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 4,997 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 36 | 4,997 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 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,000 ft.
KSLG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Smith Field in Siloam Springs, AR: 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 KSLG 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 KSLG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSLG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSLG reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 18
- 80%
- 36
- 20%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSLG
- IATA
- SLG
- FAA LID
- SLG
- City
- Siloam Springs
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,191 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.1919, -94.4900
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,997 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KXNA
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 13h 59m
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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
7 airports+1 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.
- Siloam Springs Modelers - Nokes Farm Rd , Siloam Springs, AR · 4 mi
- Benton County Flying Tigers RC, Holloway Rd. , Bentonville, AR · 15 mi
- Ozark Flyers 1 , Fayetteville, AR · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KSLG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSLG reported VFR conditions during about 80.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 11.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.1 | 16.2 | 7.7 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 70.4 | 17.9 | 7.3 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 76.2 | 16.9 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 82.0 | 13.1 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| May | 82.0 | 12.9 | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 91.2 | 6.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 92.3 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 92.0 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 85.8 | 9.5 | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 11.3 | 5.7 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 78.4 | 14.2 | 4.8 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 68.5 | 19.4 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 6.9 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.5 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSLG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Smith Field in Siloam Springs, AR shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KSLG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSLG?+
KSLG has 2 runways: 18, 36; the longest is 4,997 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSLG report its own weather?+
Yes. Smith Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSLG have a TAF?+
No. KSLG does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KXNA, about 10 nm away.
Does KSLG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSLG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSLG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSLG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Smith Field (KSLG) 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 Smith Field (KSLG)
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 Smith Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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