Show Low Regional Airport (KSOW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Show Low Regional Airport in Show Low, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Show Low Regional Airport (KSOW) is a regional airport serving Show Low, AZ at 6,415 ft. KSOW reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 07, 22, 25) — longest 7,202 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.075. Track KSOW 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 (170°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.22 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KSOW 290355Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN110 21/14 A3022 RMK AO2
What changed at KSOW?
Since the 0335Z (8:35 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KSOW
KSOW is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,300 ft (field elevation 6,415 ft). KSOW does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KINW, about 58 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 KSOW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 3,938 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 07 | 7,202 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 25 | 7,202 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 04 | 3,938 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KSOW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Show Low Regional Airport in Show Low, AZ: 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 KSOW 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 KSOW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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INW UA /OV INW070070/TM 0142/FL450/TP A321/SK TOP FL450/IC NEG TURB/RM ZAB FDCS
INW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV INW070070Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0142Reported at 01:42 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL450Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC NEG TURBIcing: none reported turb.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSOW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSOW reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 8,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 79%
- 25
- 9%
- 07
- 8%
- 04
- 4%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSOW
- IATA
- SOW
- FAA LID
- SOW
- City
- Show Low
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,415 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.2641, -110.0071
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,202 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KINW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 22h 28m
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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
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSOW reported VFR conditions during about 94.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 328 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 18.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.1 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 89.4 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 92.6 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 97.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| May | 98.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 99.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 97.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 97.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 97.7 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 95.0 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 92.7 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 84.8 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.5 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.0 kt |
| May | 9.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.9 kt |
| Aug | 6.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSOW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSOW?+
KSOW has 4 runways — 04, 07, 22, 25; the longest is 7,202 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSOW report its own weather?+
Yes — Show Low Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSOW have a TAF?+
No — KSOW does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KINW, about 58 nm away.
Does KSOW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSOW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSOW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Show Low Regional Airport (KSOW)
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