Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN) is a regional airport serving Salina, KS at 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. Its 8 runways (04, 12, 17, 18) — longest 12,301 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 KSLN 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 KSLN?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.87 → 29.89 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSLN
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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 KSLN. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 3,648 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 12 | 6,510 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 17 | 12,301 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18 | 4,301 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22 | 3,648 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 30 | 6,510 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 35 | 12,301 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 4,301 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSLN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, KS: 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 KSLN 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 KSLN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ 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 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 37%
- 17/18
- 37%
- 04
- 20%
- 22
- 4%
- 30
- 1%
- 35/36
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KSLN 290520Z 2906/3006 10009KT P6SM SKC FM290900 10007KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB FM291300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- 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
- 8
- 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
- 19h 38m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
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
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.
The FAA airport diagram for Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KSLN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSLN?+
KSLN has 8 runways — 04, 12, 17, 18, 22, 30, 35, 36; the longest is 12,301 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSLN report its own weather?+
Yes — Salina Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSLN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSLN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSLN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSLN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSLN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN) 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 Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN)
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 Salina Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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