Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (KSNY) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
A current METAR is not available for KSNY right now.
Live aviation weather for Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field in Sidney, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (KSNY) is a regional airport serving Sidney, NE at a field elevation of 4,314 ft. KSNY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (03/21, 13/31), the longest 6,600 ft. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.025.
What changed at KSNY?
Since the 1553Z (9:53 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.02 → 30.04 inHg.
Current pilot readout for KSNY
A current METAR is not available for KSNY right now. Check back shortly, review a nearby reporting station, and always confirm with an official briefing before flight.
KSNY by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KSNY reported VFR in 87% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 303 flyable days a year. June is the most reliable month and February the least, with IFR or worse 13% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 5% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 4%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 31 had the best headwind 39% of the time, runway 21 24%, and winds were calm 6% of hours. Winds most often blow from the west-northwest. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 41 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 4. From December to February KSNY was IFR or worse 9% of the time, against 4% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 46 days a year. 65% of storm hours fall in May, June and July, peaking in June when storms were in the air 2% of the time.
Field elevation is 4,314 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 6,874 ft, 2,560 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 18% of hours, typically 8 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 69 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 12 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 4,705 ft | TURF-G | - | - |
| 13 | 6,600 ft | CONC-G | - | - |
| 21 | 4,705 ft | TURF-G | - | - |
| 31 | 6,600 ft | CONC-G | - | - |
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KSNY runways
2 physical runways · 4 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 03/214,705 × 75 ft · TURF-GCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSNYWind
- 03
- no steady wind
- 21
- no steady wind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 13/316,600 × 100 ft · CONC-GCurrent useno stated-runway source at KSNYWind
- 13
- no steady wind
- 31
- no steady wind
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 7→15 kt, ceiling 600 ft → unlimited.
KSNY 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 KSNY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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STK UA /OV STK/TM 1633/FL300/TP C56X/TB MOD/RM DURD ZDVWC-16
STK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1633Reported at 16:33 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM DURD ZDVWC-16Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL1108 4011N 10430W 1630 F150 239/040KT TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL1108 4011N 10430W 163…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV TXC090020/TM 1527/FL090/TP T206/SK SKC/RM VMC ZDVWC-07
AKO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXC090020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1527Reported at 15:27 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP T206Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM VMC ZDVWC-07Remarks.Show raw report
CYS UA /OV CYS/TM 1512/FL370/TP B38M/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDWC-33
CYS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CYSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1512Reported at 15:12 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDWC-33Remarks.Show raw report
SYF UA /OV KFNL-GLD330035 /TM 1440 /FL095 /TP P28A /TB OCNL LGT CHOP
SYF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFNL-GLD330035Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1440Reported at 14:40 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL1119 3935N 10347W 1417 F150 TB LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL1119 3935N 10347W 141…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GXY UA /OV GLL263016/TM 1402/FL190/TP E75L/TB CONS MOD 150-180/RM DURC ZDVWC-21
GXY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GLL263016Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1402Reported at 14:02 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD 150-180Turbulence: continuous moderate 15,000–18,000 ft.RM DURC ZDVWC-21Remarks.Show raw report
AIA UA /OV AIA/TM 1344/FL097/TP SW4/SK TOP002/TA 08/IC NEG/RM DURC FROM KAIA ZDVWC
AIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AIALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1344Reported at 13:44 UTC.FL097Altitude: 9,700 ft MSL.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP002Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 08Outside air temperature, °C.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC FROM KAIA ZDVWCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSNY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSNY reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 38 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 21
- 33%
- 31
- 29%
- 13
- 21%
- 03
- 17%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (11:20 AM MDT)
TAF KSNY 281720Z 2818/2918 35015KT P6SM SKC FM290000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200 FM290600 15005KT P6SM SKC
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KSNY's own weather station.
Wind is calm or variable. Either end works.
Concrete · 6,600 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 03/21, 13/31 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
- Daily 0700-1800 local
- Repairs
- Airframe major · Engine minor
- Oxygen
- Bottled, low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Flight instruction · Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Unlighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSNY
- IATA
- SNY
- FAA LID
- SNY
- City
- Sidney
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,314 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.1013, -102.9850
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 6,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 6h 21m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KSNY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSNY reported VFR conditions during about 86.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 303 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.2 kt, calm 3.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.5 | 4.9 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 80.1 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 81.6 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 82.3 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| May | 82.0 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Jun | 92.5 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 92.2 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 91.0 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 88.4 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 86.3 | 5.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 89.9 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 86.6 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.8 kt |
| Feb | 10.9 kt |
| Mar | 11.2 kt |
| Apr | 11.9 kt |
| May | 10.4 kt |
| Jun | 9.5 kt |
| Jul | 8.8 kt |
| Aug | 8.8 kt |
| Sep | 9.1 kt |
| Oct | 10.2 kt |
| Nov | 10.1 kt |
| Dec | 10.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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Pilot PIREPs for Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (KSNY)
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