Cheyenne County Municipal Airport (KSYF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cheyenne County Municipal Airport in St Francis, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cheyenne County Municipal Airport (KSYF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around St Francis, KS at 3,413 ft. KSYF reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (09, 14, 14L, 18), longest 5,200 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KSYF 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 southeast (130°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 2,900 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,900 ft.
METAR KSYF 130755Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM OVC029 15/10 A3010 RMK AO2
What changed at KSYF?
Since the 0735Z (1:35 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 3,100 ft to 2,900 ft.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when KSYF's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KSYF
KSYF is currently MVFR with winds from 130° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,000 ft (field elevation 3,413 ft). KSYF does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGLD, about 24 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KSYF weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KSYF in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KSYF free on TelegramRunway 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 KSYF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 5,200 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 18 | 2,313 ft | GRS | 3 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 36 | 2,313 ft | GRS | 3 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 32 | 5,200 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 2 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 17→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,900 ft.
KSYF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cheyenne County Municipal Airport in St Francis, KS: 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 KSYF 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSYF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSYF reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 72 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,400 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 14
- 41%
- 18
- 32%
- 36
- 20%
- 32
- 7%
Get free ATIS alerts for KSYF
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KSYF (Cheyenne County Municipal Airport): flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KSYF on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSYF
- FAA LID
- SYF
- City
- St Francis
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,413 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7611, -101.7960
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 5,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGLD
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 16h 46m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KSYF's live status on your website, free →
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
KSYF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSYF?+
KSYF has 8 runways: 09, 14, 14L, 18, 27, 32, 32R, 36; the longest is 5,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSYF report its own weather?+
Yes. Cheyenne County Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSYF have a TAF?+
No. KSYF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGLD, about 24 nm away.
Does KSYF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSYF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSYF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cheyenne County Municipal Airport (KSYF)
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 Cheyenne County Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KSYF yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KSYF drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit