Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport in Sulphur Springs, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sulphur Springs, TX at 489 ft. KSLR reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.35. Track KSLR 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 south-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSLR 290555Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 29/21 A2988 RMK AO2 T02900210 10363 20290 403710255 PWINO
What changed at KSLR?
Since the 0535Z (12:35 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0535Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSLR
KSLR is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 489 ft). KSLR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KTYR, about 50 nm away.
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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 KSLR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 5,001 ft | Concrete | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 01 | 5,001 ft | Concrete | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 8→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSLR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport in Sulphur Springs, TX: 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 KSLR 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSLR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSLR reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 89%
- 01
- 11%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSLR
- IATA
- SLR
- FAA LID
- SLR
- City
- Sulphur Springs
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 489 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.1598, -95.6211
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KTYR
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 18m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Rains County RC Club, Heritage Park — Emory, TX · 22 mi
- HOTSS - Weese International Arprt-XS14 — Quinlan, TX · 29 mi
- Soaring League Of North Texas 1 — Greenville, TX · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSLR reported VFR conditions during about 79.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 270 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 15.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.6 | 14.1 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 66.1 | 18.9 | 9.2 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 74.8 | 16.8 | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 78.1 | 15.4 | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| May | 79.4 | 15.1 | 3.9 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 8.2 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 92.5 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.9 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 86.7 | 8.3 | 3.6 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 82.7 | 10.0 | 5.1 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 77.5 | 13.4 | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 68.3 | 17.6 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.8 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.6 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSLR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSLR?+
KSLR has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSLR report its own weather?+
Yes — Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSLR have a TAF?+
No — KSLR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTYR, about 50 nm away.
Does KSLR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSLR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSLR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR)
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