Grant County Airport (KSVC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grant County Airport in Silver City, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grant County Airport (KSVC) is a regional airport serving Silver City, NM at 5,446 ft. KSVC reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (03, 08, 12, 17), longest 6,803 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 KSVC 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 8 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSVC 122215Z AUTO 24008G18KT 220V280 10SM CLR 33/05 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N T03300051
What changed at KSVC?
Since the 2155Z (3:55 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind shifted from 300° to 240° (60°).
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Current pilot readout for KSVC
KSVC is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 8 knots gusting 18, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,700 ft (field elevation 5,446 ft). KSVC does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDMN, about 31 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KSVC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 4,537 ft | GRE | 8 kt head | 2 kt right (g5) |
| 26 | 6,803 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt left (g9) |
| 17 | 5,473 ft | GRE | 4 kt head | 7 kt right (g16) |
| 30 | 4,675 ft | GRE | 2 kt head | 8 kt left (g17) |
| 12 | 4,675 ft | GRE | 2 kt tail | 8 kt right (g17) |
| 35 | 5,473 ft | GRE | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left (g16) |
| 08 | 6,803 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt right (g9) |
| 03 | 4,537 ft | GRE | 8 kt tail | 2 kt left (g5) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSVC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grant County Airport in Silver City, 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 KSVC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KSVC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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GDP UA /OV SSO230040/TM 2127/FL280/TP B39M/TB CONS LT TURB/RM ZAB FDCS
GDP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SSO230040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2127Reported at 21:27 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LT TURBTurbulence: continuous lt turb.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSVC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSVC reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 30
- 37%
- 35
- 20%
- 26
- 9%
- 12
- 8%
- 03
- 7%
- 17
- 7%
- 08
- 6%
- 21
- 6%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSVC
- IATA
- SVC
- FAA LID
- SVC
- City
- Silver City
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,446 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6367, -108.1547
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 6,803 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDMN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.725 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 2h 47m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
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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.
- Silver Wings R/C Aero Modelers - Airport Rd , Hurley, NM · 1 mi
- Grant County Cloud Busters - Bataan Memorial Park , Silver City, NM · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KSVC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSVC reported VFR conditions during about 97.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 345 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 7.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94.8 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 96.3 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 98.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 99.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.4 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 98.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 97.0 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 97.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 96.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 95.2 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.4 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 9.2 kt |
| Jun | 8.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.6 kt |
| Aug | 7.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 7.4 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSVC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grant County Airport in Silver City, NM shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSVC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSVC?+
KSVC has 8 runways: 03, 08, 12, 17, 21, 26, 30, 35; the longest is 6,803 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSVC report its own weather?+
Yes. Grant County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSVC have a TAF?+
No. KSVC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDMN, about 31 nm away.
Does KSVC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSVC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSVC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSVC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grant County Airport (KSVC) 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 Grant County Airport (KSVC)
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 Grant County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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