Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport

KSBY / SBY

Salisbury, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
05:54Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
110°
8 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSBY 050554Z AUTO 11006KT 8SM BKN006 OVC050 07/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP231 T00720067 10094 20072 56017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
OVC 5,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
652 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,052 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (52 ft)
Pressure Alt
-241 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,189 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSBY 050548Z 0506/0606 10007KT 5SM BR SCT003 OVC006 TEMPO 0508/0512 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM051400 17005KT 5SM BR OVC008 FM051700 23007KT P6SM SCT007 BKN025 FM051900 17005KT P6SM SCT035 BKN200 FM060200 10004KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:45Z BASE
+0h
IFR 100° 7 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
14:00Z FM051400
+8h
IFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
17:00Z FM051700
+11h
MVFR 230° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SBY
05
23
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 37°
1.8 kt 5.7 kt
73° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,500 ft 150 ft PEM 127°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSBY

4,793 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.5%
MVFR
12.6%
IFR
9%
LIFR
3.9%

Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 21.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
8.2%
E
6.5%
SE
3.4%
S
10.5%
SW
9.2%
W
11.6%
NW
17.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -14°C to 31°C
-14°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

November January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,793 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSBY
IATA Code: SBY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Salisbury
Country: US
Latitude: 38.340500°
Longitude: -75.510300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport

Overview

Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport serves the Eastern Shore region of Maryland, strategically located near coastal and inland areas. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for Salisbury and surrounding Wicomico County, supporting general aviation, potential commercial, and regional transportation needs. Its elevation of 52 feet MSL positions it in a relatively flat coastal terrain.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSBY demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with 75.2% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences mild temperature variations ranging from -12°C to 31°C, with an average of 9.8°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest at an average of 8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 23% of the time, which generally supports stable flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 05/23 at 5000 feet with an asphalt surface, and Runway 14/32 at 5500 feet with a Portland cement surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 5.2 and 5 knots respectively. The coastal location suggests potential for variable visibility conditions, with observations indicating an average visibility of 9.3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly northwest winds when planning arrivals and departures. The airport experiences minimal instrument meteorological conditions, with IFR and LIFR conditions occurring in less than 12% of observations. January, October, and November consistently offer the most reliable VFR flying conditions, providing optimal periods for general aviation activities.

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.