Orlando Sanford International Airport

KSFB / SFB

Orlando, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
15 kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSFB 042053Z 07015KT 10SM SCT039 26/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02610172 56015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 55 ft
SCT 3,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,955 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (55 ft)
Pressure Alt
-208 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,125 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSFB 041740Z 0418/0518 08012KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 FM050100 09005KT P6SM FEW020 FM050800 07004KT 4SM BR BCFG SCT004 SCT012 FM051500 12008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM050100
+4h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM050800
+11h
MVFR 70° 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Mist, Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SFB
09L
27R
09C
27C
09R ✈️
27L
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09C/27C 3,578 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
09L/27R 9,600 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 09R
3,500 ft 75 ft ASP 89°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
18/36 6,003 ft 150 ft PEM 180°
5.1 kt 14.1 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSFB

4,634 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.7%
MVFR
8.6%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
3.5%

Orlando Sanford International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 14.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
21%
NE
11.1%
E
7.2%
SE
3.6%
S
5.5%
SW
7.5%
W
13.7%
NW
15.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.9°C
Range: -5°C to 34°C
-5°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09C/27C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,634 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Orlando Sanford International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSFB
IATA Code: SFB
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 55 ft MSL

Location

City: Orlando
Country: US
Latitude: 28.777599°
Longitude: -81.237503°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09C/27C
Length: 3,578 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09L/27R
Length: 9,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Orlando Sanford International Airport

Overview

Orlando Sanford International Airport serves the greater Orlando metropolitan area, located in Sanford, Florida. As a large airport with four runways, KSFB provides critical aviation infrastructure supporting regional and commercial operations. The airport sits at a low elevation of 55 feet above mean sea level, characteristic of central Florida's terrain.

Flying Conditions

Central Florida's climate produces variable weather conditions that pilots must anticipate, with potential for rapid thunderstorm development during summer months. The airport's multiple runways (three asphalt and one Portland Emerging Method surface) offer operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Low elevation and proximity to coastal regions can result in significant visibility and wind variations.

Notable Features

The airport features four distinct runways with significant length variations, ranging from 3500 to 9600 feet. The longest runway (09L/27R at 9600 feet) provides substantial operational capacity for larger aircraft. Multiple runway configurations enable efficient air traffic management and support diverse aviation needs in the Orlando region.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests predominant winds from east-west and north-south directions, with 09L/27R being the primary long runway for most operations. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios given the multiple runway alignments. The substantial runway lengths, particularly the 9600-foot primary runway, accommodate a wide range of aircraft types and operational requirements.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.