Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 6:53 PM CDT, Oct 28, KSLN is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KSLN right now.
Live aviation weather for Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, KS, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN) is a regional airport serving Salina, KS at a field elevation of 1,288 ft. KSLN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 4 physical runways (04/22, 12/30, 17/35, 18/36), the longest 12,301 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSLN 282353Z 21009KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02330161 10278 20233 53008
What changed at KSLN?
Since the 2253Z (5:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Temperature down 3°C.
Current pilot readout for KSLN
KSLN is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors south-facing runway ends (17, 18, 22). Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 1,288 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KSLN by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for SLN in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from SLN's own airspace.
KSLN reported VFR in 86% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 297 flyable days a year. June is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 9% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 4% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 2%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, the south-facing ends (17, 18) had the best headwind 32% of the time, runway 12 17%, and winds were calm 9% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 49 days a year. 54% of storm hours fall in May, June and August, peaking in May when storms were in the air 2% of the time.
SLN departures left within 15 minutes of schedule 83% of the time across 1,071 flights, June 2025 to May 2026.
Snow fell on about 22 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 4. From December to February KSLN was IFR or worse 8% of the time, against 2% from June to August.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025, the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025 and BTS airline on-time data. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 3,648 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 17 | 12,301 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 18 | 4,301 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 12 | 6,510 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 30 | 6,510 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 35 | 12,301 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 36 | 4,301 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 04 | 3,648 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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KSLN runways
4 physical runways · 8 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 04/223,648 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSLNWind
- 04
- 9 kt tailwind · 3 kt crosswind from right
- 22
- 9 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 12/306,510 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSLNWind
- 12
- 2 kt headwind · 9 kt crosswind from right
- 30
- 2 kt tailwind · 9 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 17/3512,301 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSLNWind
- 17
- 8 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind from right
- 35
- 8 kt tailwind · 4 kt crosswind from left
2 active equipment NOTAMsView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 18/364,301 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSLNWind
- 18
- 8 kt headwind · 4 kt crosswind from right
- 36
- 8 kt tailwind · 4 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→9 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → unlimited.
KSLN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSLN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BIE UA /OV BIE/TM 2051/FL090/TP BE36/SK TOP088
BIE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BIELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2051Reported at 20:51 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BE36Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP088Sky 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 KSLN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSLN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 17/18
- 56%
- 12
- 18%
- 04
- 11%
- 35/36
- 8%
- 30
- 5%
- 22
- 2%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2329Z (6:29 PM CDT)
TAF KSLN 282329Z 2900/2924 23012KT P6SM FEW050 FM290700 35005KT P6SM SCT020 FM291300 05004KT P6SM BKN020
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KSLN's own weather station.
Wind is 19° off runway 22, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 3,648 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 04/22, 12/30, 17/35, 18/36 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air ambulance · Cargo handling · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Unlighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSLN
- IATA
- SLN
- FAA LID
- SLN
- City
- Salina
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,288 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7910, -97.6522
- Runways
- 4 physical runways · 8 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 12,301 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 19m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Smoky Hill Model Flying Club Inc 1 , Salina, KS · 4 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KSLN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSLN reported VFR conditions during about 85.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 297 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.1 kt, calm 7.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.1 | 9.4 | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 80.6 | 12.6 | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 78.8 | 13.8 | 5.3 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 84.0 | 11.1 | 3.9 | 1.1 |
| May | 84.5 | 10.8 | 3.6 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 94.8 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 94.5 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.6 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 6.6 | 2.9 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 86.7 | 8.5 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 86.0 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 78.2 | 13.0 | 5.7 | 3.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.4 kt |
| Mar | 10.6 kt |
| Apr | 11.1 kt |
| May | 9.2 kt |
| Jun | 9.5 kt |
| Jul | 8.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.7 kt |
| Sep | 8.3 kt |
| Oct | 9.0 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 8.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSLN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)
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