Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Sarasota/Bradenton, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Sarasota/Bradenton, FL at 30 ft. KSRQ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 14, 22, 32) — longest 9,500 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 KSRQ 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 west-southwest (240°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSRQ 290053Z 24011KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2987 RMK RWY 32 22
What changed at KSRQ?
Since the 2353Z (7:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSRQ
KSRQ is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 30 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KSRQ. 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 | 5,006 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 9,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 11 kt left |
| 14 | 9,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 11 kt right |
| 04 | 5,006 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSRQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Sarasota/Bradenton, FL: 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 KSRQ 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 KSRQ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PIE UA /OV PIE230080/TM 0108/FL350/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE230080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.Show raw report
PIE UA /OV PIE250030/TM 0042/FL350/TP E545/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE250030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320Turbulence: continuous light chop 35,000–32,000 ft.Show raw report
SRQ UA /OV SRQ358027/TM 0042/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
SRQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SRQ358027Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOTTHRemarks.Show raw report
PIE UA /OV PIE260075/TM 0018/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP 360
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE260075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0018Reported at 00:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 360Turbulence: continuous light chop 360.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL166046/TM 0016/FL330/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL166046Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL310001/TM 0005/FL011/TP SR22/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL310001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
SRQ UA /OV SRQ245065/TM 2356/FL340/TP B738/TB OCNL
SRQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SRQ245065Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2356Reported at 23:56 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNLTurbulence: occasional.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSRQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSRQ reported mostly VFR across 14 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 33%
- 22
- 33%
- 32
- 27%
- 04
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (7:30 PM EDT)
TAF KSRQ 282330Z 2900/2924 26011KT P6SM SCT030 BKN250 FM290800 26007KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT100 BKN250 FM291200 25012KT P6SM VCTS SCT020CB BKN100 PROB30 2912/2916 VRB18G28KT 3SM TSRA BKN020CB FM291600 25014G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT020CB BKN050 FM292000 25015G23KT P6SM SCT030 SCT120 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KSRQ
- IATA
- SRQ
- FAA LID
- SRQ
- City
- Sarasota/Bradenton
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 27.3946, -82.5544
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.15 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 134.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- Sarasota County Park — Sarasota, FL · 12 mi
- Manatee County Radio Controllers - Carl Wegner Field — Palmetto, FL · 13 mi
- Valkyries of Manatee Inc - Woodstock Rd — Bradenton, FL · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSRQ reported VFR conditions during about 91.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 301 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 8.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.2 | 6.8 | 4.3 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 84.0 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 90.5 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 92.4 | 5.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| May | 93.8 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 93.4 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 95.5 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 95.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 94.7 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 94.6 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 89.4 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 85.2 | 6.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSRQ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Sarasota/Bradenton, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KSRQ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSRQ?+
KSRQ has 4 runways — 04, 14, 22, 32; the longest is 9,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSRQ report its own weather?+
Yes — Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSRQ have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSRQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSRQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSRQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSRQ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) 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 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ)
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 Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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