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.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSNS 290553Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01610133 10194 20161 53002
What changed at KSNS?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSNS
KSNS is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 250 ft (field elevation 85 ft). KSNS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSNS, about 0 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 4,825 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 26 | 6,004 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 08 | 6,004 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 13 | 4,825 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→6 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.
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 KSNS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PRB UA /OV ROM/TM 0413/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
PRB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0413Reported at 04:13 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
SCK UA /OV LIN /TM 0352 /FL065 /TP C172 /SK SKC /TA 20 /WV 26003KT /TB NEG /IC NEG /RM HZ LYR BLO NORTH TO COMANCHE RESEVOIR WEST TO RIVER DELTA
SCK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LINLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0352Reported at 03:52 UTC.FL065Altitude: 6,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 20Outside air temperature, °C.WV 26003KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM HZ LYR BLO NORTH TO COMAN…Remarks.Show raw report
MRY UA /OV KMRY/TM 0236/FLDURC/TP A319/SK OVC009
MRY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMRYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0236Reported at 02:36 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC009Sky 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 KSNS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSNS reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 49%
- 31
- 49%
- 13
- 2%
- 08
- 0%
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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
- Nearest KSNS
- ATIS
- 124.85 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 3m
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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.
- Salinas Area Modelers - Chualar Dump Rd — Salinas, CA · 9 mi
- SBSS - South Bay Soaring Society - Brigantino Park — Hollister, CA · 16 mi
- RC Bees of Santa Cruz County - McGowan Rd. — Watsonville, CA · 18 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| 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
| 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 |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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 2608 · 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?+
No — KSNS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSNS, about 0 nm away.
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)
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 Salinas Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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