San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field

KALS / ALS

Alamosa, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
10:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -13°C
5 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KALS 051052Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP084 T10221128 $
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
762 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,539 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,547 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,316 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KALS 050526Z 0506/0606 18006KT P6SM FEW200 FM051700 19012G22KT P6SM SCT200 FM052000 22020G30KT P6SM SCT200 FM060200 22009KT P6SM SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM051700
+6h
VFR 190° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z FM052000
+9h
VFR 220° 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALS
02
20
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 8,519 ft 100 ft ASP 31° No wind data
06/24 3,200 ft 100 ft GRE 76° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KALS

4,364 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.8%
MVFR
4.4%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
2%

San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 24.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.3%
NE
4.9%
E
7.2%
SE
7.7%
S
14.7%
SW
12.7%
W
11.3%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.8°C
Range: -26°C to 26°C
-26°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,364 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KALS
IATA Code: ALS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,539 ft MSL

Location

City: Alamosa
Country: US
Latitude: 37.434898°
Longitude: -105.866997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,519 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field

Overview

San Luis Valley Regional Airport serves Alamosa, Colorado, situated at a high elevation of 7,539 feet MSL. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the San Luis Valley region, offering two runways that support various aircraft operations. Its medium-sized classification and substantial primary runway (8,519 ft) enable diverse aviation activities in this high-altitude environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KALS demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying opportunities, with 90.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Winds typically originate from the south at an average of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 24.6% of the time. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -26°C to 26°C, which pilots must carefully consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 7,539 feet presents unique challenges for aircraft performance and density altitude effects. Two runways offer operational flexibility: Runway 02/20 provides a substantial 8,519-foot asphalt surface, while Runway 06/24 offers a shorter 3,200-foot green surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind complications.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns from the south, with an average crosswind of approximately 4 knots across both runways. Visibility averages 9.7 statute miles, with only 1.5% of observations showing reduced visibility below 3 miles. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations at San Luis Valley Regional Airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.