Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Salinas Municipal Airport in Salinas, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS) is a regional airport serving Salinas, CA at 85 ft. KSNS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 13, 14, 26), longest 6,004 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 KSNS 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.

VFR

Observed 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

250° 12 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

30.00"

Temp / Dew

63°F / 17°C

dew 52°F / 11°C

Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KSNS 130453Z 25012KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01720111

What changed at KSNS?

Since the 0353Z (8:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

Gusts are no longer reported.
Pressure rising: altimeter 29.98 → 30.00 inHg.

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Current pilot readout for KSNS

KSNS is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 250 ft (field elevation 85 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 KSNS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
26FAV	6,004 ft	ASP	11 kt head	5 kt left
31	4,825 ft	ASP	3 kt head	12 kt left
13	4,825 ft	ASP	3 kt tail	12 kt right
08	6,004 ft	ASP	11 kt tail	5 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 7→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.

KSNS weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Salinas Municipal Airport in Salinas, CA: 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 KSNS is headed.

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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 KSNS

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

URGENT0338Z (8:38 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · during descent · BCS3

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SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0338/FL005/TP BCS3/RM +/- 10KTS DURD

SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0338Reported at 03:38 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 10KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0334Z (8:34 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · 500 ft MSL · B753

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0334/FL005/TP B753/RM +/- 5 KTS

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0334Reported at 03:34 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B753Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5 KTSRemarks.

PIREP0312Z (8:12 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · during descent · A321

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0312/FL005/TP A321/RM +/- 5 KTS DURD

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0312Reported at 03:12 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5 KTS DURDRemarks.

URGENT0311Z (8:11 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · during descent · CL60

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SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0311/FL012/TP CL60/RM +/- 10 KTS DURD

SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.

FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.

TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 10 KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0309Z (8:09 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · during descent · A332

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL002/TP A332/RM +/- 5KTS DURD

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.

FL002Altitude: 200 ft MSL.

TP A332Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0309Z (8:09 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · during climb · B77W

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL005/TP B77W/RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURC

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B77WAircraft type reporting.

RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURCRemarks.

PIREP0303Z (8:03 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · during descent · B38M

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0303/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0303Reported at 03:03 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B38MAircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0302Z (8:02 PM PDT) · 68 NM NW of KSNS · during descent · B38M

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0302/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURFACE

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B38MAircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURF…Remarks.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KSNS

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KSNS reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.

Last 24 hours

VFR 83%IFR 10%LIFR 7%

Wind avg/max: 7/15 kt

Max gust: 20 kt

Lowest ceiling: 300 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: W

Category changes: 4

Most recent change: IFR → VFR

Last 7 days

VFR 90%MVFR 1%IFR 6%LIFR 3%

Wind avg/max: 7/15 kt

Max gust: 20 kt

Lowest ceiling: 400 ft

Lowest vis: 6 sm

Prevailing wind: NW

Category changes: 9

Most recent change: IFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

31: 48%
26: 47%
13: 4%
08: 1%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0521Z (10:21 PM PDT)

TAF KSNS 130521Z 1306/1406 25010KT P6SM FEW015 TEMPO 1312/1316 BKN015 FM131600 29010KT P6SM SKC FM140300 24006KT P6SM SKC

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Nearby TFRs

Active FAA TFRs near KSNS

FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KSNS.

Hazard TFR

8NM SE BIG SUR, CA

Active 18.8 NM from KSNS

Effective: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 UTC

NOTAM: 6/1817

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Regional airport
ICAO: KSNS
IATA: SNS
FAA LID: SNS
City: Salinas
State: California
Country: United States
Elevation: 85 ft
Coordinates: 36.6628, -121.6060
Runways: 6
Longest runway: 6,004 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Published
ATIS: 124.85 MHz
CTAF: 119.4 MHz
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Next sunset: 20h 27m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

9 airports

KOARMarina Municipal AirportMarina, CA8 nm WVFR METAR KMRYMonterey Regional AirportMonterey, CA12 nm WVFR METAR · TAF KCVHHollister Municipal AirportHollister, CA17 nm NEVFR METAR KWVIWatsonville Municipal AirportWatsonville, CA19 nm NWVFR METAR 9CL2Christensen Ranch AirportHollister, CA18 nm NE CA66Monterey Bay Academy AirportWatsonville, CA19 nm NW

+3 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

7 airports

KRHVReid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara CountySan Jose, CA42 nm NVFR METAR KSJCNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International AirportSan Jose, CA45 nm NVFR METAR · TAF KNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View, CA50 nm NWVFR METAR 3CA7Metz AirportGreenfield, CA29 nm SE 0O0San Luis Reservoir Seaplane BaseLos Banos, CA33 nm NE CL77Bonny Doon Village AirportSanta Cruz, CA35 nm NW

+1 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

8 airports

KPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto, CA54 nm NWVFR METAR KTCYTracy Municipal AirportTracy, CA62 nm NVFR METAR KLVKLivermore Municipal AirportLivermore, CA63 nm NVFR METAR · TAF KMCEMerced Regional Macready FieldMerced, CA64 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KHWDHayward Executive AirportHayward, CA65 nm NMVFR METAR KMODModesto City Co-Harry Sham FieldModesto, CA66 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF

+2 more within 100 NM

RC flying fields nearby

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Historical Flying Weather at KSNS

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSNS reported VFR conditions during about 75.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 276 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 16.4% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#1149 of 1,400

Regional rank

#21

State rank

#67

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

75.6%

MVFR

14.8%

IFR

9.0%

LIFR

6.2%

Est. VFR days/yr

276

Most VFR month

January

Fewest VFR month

July

Median ceiling

1,300 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

16.4%

Median wind

6 kt

Gusty hours

4.8%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.0%

Fog/mist days/yr

166

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

597 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KSNS monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	84.3	9.9	2.6	3.3
Feb	83.8	9.6	2.9	3.7
Mar	82.2	11.3	3.4	3.2
Apr	74.0	17.3	5.9	2.8
May	58.8	26.6	10.2	4.5
Jun	58.2	20.1	14.5	7.2
Jul	47.3	18.2	22.7	11.9
Aug	49.4	18.2	19.9	12.5
Sep	61.6	16.2	12.5	9.8
Oct	75.6	10.5	6.1	7.8
Nov	82.3	8.6	4.1	5.1
Dec	83.7	10.7	2.9	2.8

Average wind by month

KSNS average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	6.3 kt
Feb	6.5 kt
Mar	6.5 kt
Apr	7.0 kt
May	7.8 kt
Jun	7.9 kt
Jul	7.4 kt
Aug	6.8 kt
Sep	6.2 kt
Oct	5.7 kt
Nov	5.7 kt
Dec	6.1 kt

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KSNS airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Salinas Municipal Airport in Salinas, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗

KSNS weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KSNS?+

KSNS has 6 runways: 08, 13, 14, 26, 31, 32; the longest is 6,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KSNS report its own weather?+

Yes. Salinas Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KSNS have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KSNS broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KSNS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSNS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KSNS airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS) 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 Salinas Municipal Airport (KSNS)

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Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

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