Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK) is a regional airport serving Saranac Lake, NY at 1,663 ft. KSLK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 09, 23, 27) — longest 6,573 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 KSLK 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.
What changed at KSLK?
Since the 1704Z (1:04 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling moved from 3,600 ft to 4,700 ft.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KSLK
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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 KSLK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 6,573 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 09 | 3,997 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 6,573 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 27 | 3,997 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→6 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → 4,700 ft.
KSLK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake, NY: 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 KSLK 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 KSLK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALB UA /OV KALB/TM 1746/FLDURD/TP E145/WX FV 1 1/4SM/RM FINAL RWY 01
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1746Reported at 17:46 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.WX FV 1 1/4SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM FINAL RWY 01Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM270015/TM 1717/FL330/TP B739/SK TOP
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAM270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1717Reported at 17:17 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK TOPSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MPV UA /OV MPV/TM 1631/FL360/TP B738/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
MPV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MPVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1631Reported at 16:31 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
UCA UA /OV UCA/TM 1625/FL330/TP E75S/SK TOP330
UCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1625Reported at 16:25 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.SK TOP330Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 1601/FLDURD/TP C700/SK FEW028 SCT080 BKN095/TA 21/WV 110/07/RM +/- 6 KTS ON SHORT FINAL
LEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1601Reported at 16:01 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW028 SCT080 BKN095Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 21Outside air temperature, °C.WV 110/07Wind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM +/- 6 KTS ON SHORT FINALRemarks.Show raw report
OGS UA /OV OGS/TM 1601/FL050/TP BCS3/SK BASE050/RM 8 MILES VIS
OGS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OGSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1601Reported at 16:01 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM 8 MILES VISRemarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV FINAL RWY 15/TM 1550/FLSFC/TP CJR9/SK BASES 022 WITH SCATTERED CLOUDS BELOW
BTV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FINAL RWY 15Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1550Reported at 15:50 UTC.FLSFCAltitude — hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP CJR9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 022 WITH SCATTERED …Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 1538/FL337/TP B752/SK TOP 337
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1538Reported at 15:38 UTC.FL337Altitude: 33,700 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 337Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSLK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSLK reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 60 observations, with 30 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 56%
- 27
- 32%
- 05
- 7%
- 09
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (1:20 PM EDT)
TAF KSLK 291720Z 2918/3018 08006KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 OVC025 FM292200 08006KT P6SM -SHRA FEW025 OVC050 FM300400 06004KT 2SM -SHRA BR OVC009 FM301300 06005KT 6SM -RA BR OVC015 FM301500 05005KT P6SM OVC025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSLK
- IATA
- SLK
- FAA LID
- SLK
- City
- Saranac Lake
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,663 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.3869, -74.2046
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,573 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 6h 24m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSLK reported VFR conditions during about 64.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 195 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.7 kt, calm 30.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.2 | 31.8 | 20.9 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 48.9 | 29.8 | 16.5 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 61.9 | 21.0 | 12.4 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 68.4 | 20.1 | 8.4 | 3.1 |
| May | 74.2 | 15.8 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 70.7 | 17.7 | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 73.9 | 14.8 | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 71.0 | 15.7 | 6.0 | 7.4 |
| Sep | 65.1 | 18.0 | 6.5 | 10.3 |
| Oct | 62.1 | 23.3 | 8.4 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 54.6 | 29.2 | 11.3 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 39.9 | 34.1 | 19.9 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 5.4 kt |
| Apr | 5.5 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSLK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake, NY 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 ↗
KSLK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSLK?+
KSLK has 4 runways — 05, 09, 23, 27; the longest is 6,573 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSLK report its own weather?+
Yes — Adirondack Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSLK have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSLK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSLK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSLK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSLK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK) 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 Adirondack Regional Airport (KSLK)
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