Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Los Alamitos Army Air Field in Los Alamitos, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI) is a regional airport serving Los Alamitos, CA at 32 ft. KSLI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04L, 04R, 17, 22L) — longest 7,999 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 KSLI 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 east-southeast (120°) at 4 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, overcast at 1,100 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.
METAR KSLI 291055Z AUTO 12004KT 8SM OVC011 22/19 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02220186 $
What changed at KSLI?
Since the 0955Z (2:55 AM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0955Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSLI
KSLI is currently MVFR with winds from 120° at 4 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and a 1,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 32 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 KSLI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04LFAV | 5,901 ft | PEM | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 04R | 7,999 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 22L | 7,999 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 22R | 5,901 ft | PEM | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling 1,300 ft → 1,100 ft.
KSLI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Los Alamitos Army Air Field in Los Alamitos, CA: 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 KSLI 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 KSLI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0810/FL013/TP B737/SK OVC013/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0810Reported at 08:10 UTC.FL013Altitude: 1,300 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC013Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0728/FL012/TP B738/SK OVC012TOP021/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0728Reported at 07:28 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC012TOP021Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0705/FL012/TP B737/SK OVC013TOP020/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0705Reported at 07:05 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC013TOP020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0628/FL012/TP B737/SK OVC013TOP020/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0628Reported at 06:28 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC013TOP020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSLI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSLI reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 22L/22R
- 98%
- 04L/04R
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0500Z (10:00 PM PDT)
TAF KSLI 290500Z 2905/3011 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2984INS BECMG 2910/2911 17003KT 9000 BR BKN009 QNH2985INS BECMG 3009/3010 VRB06KT 8000 -RA BKN003 OVC010 QNH2988INS TX27/2921Z TN20/2911Z
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KSLI
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KSLI.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSLI
- FAA LID
- SLI
- City
- Los Alamitos
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 32 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.7909, -118.0503
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,999 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 15h 32m
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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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KSLI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Los Alamitos Army Air Field in Los Alamitos, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KSLI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSLI?+
KSLI has 6 runways — 04L, 04R, 17, 22L, 22R, 35; the longest is 7,999 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSLI report its own weather?+
Yes — Los Alamitos Army Air Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSLI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSLI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSLI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSLI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSLI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI) 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 Los Alamitos Army Air Field (KSLI)
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 Los Alamitos Army Air Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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