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.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, broken clouds at 1,600 ft, overcast at 2,200 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,600 ft.
SPECI KSLK 130706Z AUTO 25004KT 5SM -RA BR BKN016 OVC022 17/16 A2993 RMK AO2 P0002 T01670161 $
What changed at KSLK?
Since the 0651Z (2:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to MVFR.
- Visibility improved from 2.5 SM to 5 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KSLK
KSLK is currently MVFR with winds from 250° at 4 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 1,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 1,663 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 KSLK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 3,997 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 23 | 6,573 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 6,573 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 09 | 3,997 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling 100 ft → 1,600 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 © 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 KSLK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BTV UUA /OV BTV/TM 0426/FL010/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO SURFACE
BTV UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO S…Remarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0401/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BASE 060/IC LGT RIME
BTV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.⚠️ 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 VFR across 44 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 23
- 63%
- 27
- 19%
- 05
- 11%
- 09
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (1:34 AM EDT)
TAF KSLK 130534Z 1306/1406 20008KT 6SM -SHRA OVC018 WS020/24040KT TEMPO 1307/1309 3SM -SHRA BKN008 FM130900 20008KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC009 FM131100 21007KT P6SM OVC006 FM131500 24009KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 1317/1319 5SM -TSRA BR BKN030CB FM132000 26008G14KT P6SM SCT035
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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
- Next sunset
- 15h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather at KSLK
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 2610 · 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)
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 Adirondack Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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