Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Alto, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR) is a regional airport serving Alto, NM at 6,814 ft. KSRR reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 12, 24, 30) — longest 8,120 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 126.475. Track KSRR 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.22 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KSRR 290555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 23/05 A3022 RMK AO2 T02290047 10321 20229 403300192 50010 $
What changed at KSRR?
Since the 0535Z (11:35 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 6 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KSRR
KSRR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 9,050 ft (field elevation 6,814 ft). KSRR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KHMN, about 47 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 KSRR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 8,120 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 12 | 6,309 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 24 | 8,120 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 30 | 6,309 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KSRR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sierra Blanca Regional Airport in Alto, NM: 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 KSRR 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSRR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSRR reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 12
- 41%
- 24
- 32%
- 30
- 14%
- 06
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSRR
- IATA
- RUI
- FAA LID
- SRR
- City
- Alto
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,814 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4628, -105.5350
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,120 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHMN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 59m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSRR reported VFR conditions during about 93.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 327 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.3 kt, calm 10.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 91.5 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 93.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 94.8 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| May | 93.8 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 95.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 94.2 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 95.1 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 90.5 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 92.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 93.0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 91.8 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 10.0 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.7 kt |
| May | 9.8 kt |
| Jun | 8.1 kt |
| Jul | 6.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.9 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSRR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSRR?+
KSRR has 4 runways — 06, 12, 24, 30; the longest is 8,120 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSRR report its own weather?+
Yes — Sierra Blanca Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSRR have a TAF?+
No — KSRR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHMN, about 47 nm away.
Does KSRR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSRR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSRR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (KSRR)
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