Travis Air Force Base (KSUU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Travis Air Force Base (KSUU) is a regional airport serving Fairfield, CA at 62 ft. KSUU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03L, 03R, 21L, 21R) — longest 11,001 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 KSUU 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 southwest (230°) at 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (69°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSUU 290555Z AUTO 23019KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP094 T02030125 10335 20203 50006 $
What changed at KSUU?
Since the 0355Z (8:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0355Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSUU
KSUU is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 19 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 62 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 KSUU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21LFAV | 10,995 ft | CON | 19 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 21R | 11,001 ft | PEM | 19 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 03L | 11,001 ft | PEM | 19 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 03R | 10,995 ft | CON | 19 kt tail | 1 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 16→19 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSUU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, 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 KSUU 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 KSUU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSUU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSUU reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 21L/21R
- 100%
- 03L/03R
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0255Z (7:55 PM PDT)
TAF KSUU 290255Z 2903/3009 23015G25KT 9999 SKC QNH2977INS BECMG 2909/2910 23012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2980INS BECMG 2922/2923 23015G25KT 9999 SKC QNH2978INS TX32/3000Z TN14/2914Z
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KSUU
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KSUU.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSUU
- IATA
- SUU
- FAA LID
- SUU
- City
- Fairfield
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2627, -121.9270
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 11,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 116.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 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
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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.
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KSUU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA 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 ↗
KSUU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSUU?+
KSUU has 4 runways — 03L, 03R, 21L, 21R; the longest is 11,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSUU report its own weather?+
Yes — Travis Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSUU have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSUU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSUU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSUU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSUU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Travis Air Force Base (KSUU) 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 Travis Air Force Base (KSUU)
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 Travis Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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