Sandpoint Airport (KSZT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sandpoint Airport in Sandpoint, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sandpoint Airport (KSZT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sandpoint, ID at 2,131 ft. KSZT reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (02, 20), longest 5,501 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.425. Track KSZT 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 north-northeast (030°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSZT 130455Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2983 RMK AO2
What changed at KSZT?
Since the 0435Z (9:35 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0435Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSZT
KSZT is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,850 ft (field elevation 2,131 ft). KSZT does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCOE, about 33 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 KSZT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 5,501 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 0 kt |
| 20 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSZT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sandpoint Airport in Sandpoint, ID: 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 KSZT 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 KSZT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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GEG UA /OV GEG270025/TM 0433/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD/RM ZSE
GEG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEG270025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0433Reported at 04:33 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
GEG UA /OV GEG250035/TM 0328/FL320/TP B737/TB CONS MOD 300-320/RM OCNL LGT MOD TURB 280 ZSE
GEG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEG250035Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0328Reported at 03:28 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD 300-320Turbulence: continuous moderate 30,000–32,000 ft.RM OCNL LGT MOD TURB 280 ZSERemarks.Show raw report
GEG UA /OV KGEG/TM 0311/FL370/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT-MOD 370 /RM ZSE
GEG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KGEGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD 370Turbulence: continuous light to moderate 370.RM ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSZT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSZT reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 02
- 54%
- 20
- 46%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSZT
- FAA LID
- SZT
- City
- Sandpoint
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,131 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.2995, -116.5600
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCOE
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 0m
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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
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Lake RC Aviation Club - Flying Site , Sandpoint, ID · 2 mi
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- Farragut State Park , Athol, ID · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KSZT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSZT reported VFR conditions during about 79.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 250 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.8 kt, calm 39.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.0 | 33.2 | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 64.4 | 24.5 | 6.3 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 72.9 | 19.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 83.3 | 14.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| May | 89.8 | 8.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 90.4 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 98.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 95.7 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 91.0 | 6.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 79.6 | 15.0 | 1.7 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 60.3 | 30.6 | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 50.5 | 34.5 | 9.7 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.8 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 3.8 kt |
| Apr | 4.4 kt |
| May | 4.5 kt |
| Jun | 3.8 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.4 kt |
| Sep | 3.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.3 kt |
| Nov | 3.9 kt |
| Dec | 3.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSZT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSZT?+
KSZT has 2 runways: 02, 20; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSZT report its own weather?+
Yes. Sandpoint Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSZT have a TAF?+
No. KSZT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCOE, about 33 nm away.
Does KSZT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSZT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSZT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)
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