Adirondack Regional Airport

KSLK / SLK

Saranac Lake, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 20:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
20:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
7 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSLK 222051Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM OVC060 14/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01440011 56014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,663 ft
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,663 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Adirondack Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 7 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
956 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,663 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,731 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,010 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSLK 221730Z 2218/2318 VRB04KT P6SM BKN040 FM222300 00000KT P6SM BKN080 FM230900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090 FM231300 33006KT P6SM SCT080 FM231500 33009G16KT P6SM SCT090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
23:00Z FM222300
+2h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
09:00Z FM230900
+12h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SLK
05
23 ✈️
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,573 ft 150 ft ASP 35°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
3,998 ft 100 ft ASP 79°
6.1 kt 3.5 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 - KSLK

9,091 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
39%
MVFR
42.6%
IFR
14.4%
LIFR
3.9%

Adirondack Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 39% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 27.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.6%
NE
8.4%
E
2.7%
SE
0.7%
S
5.5%
SW
36.3%
W
14.9%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -2.5°C
Range: -32°C to 25°C
-32°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 9.6%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,091 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Adirondack Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSLK
IATA Code: SLK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,663 ft MSL

Location

City: Saranac Lake
Country: US
Latitude: 44.386910°
Longitude: -74.204629°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,573 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 3,998 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Adirondack Regional Airport

Overview

Adirondack Regional Airport serves the Saranac Lake region in upstate New York, situated at an elevation of 1,663 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways, with the primary runway 05/23 extending 6,573 feet, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSLK demonstrate significant variability, with marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions predominating at 42.7% of observations. Pilots can expect southwest winds averaging 7.2 knots, with temperature ranges from -30°C to 25°C, creating potentially challenging winter operations. October, September, and December offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation and location in the Adirondack mountain region presents unique geographical challenges for pilots. Both runways 05/23 and 09/27 demonstrate favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components (2.2kt and 4.1kt respectively), which supports consistent operational capabilities.

Approach Considerations

With visibility averaging 7.5 statute miles and only 10.6% of observations showing reduced visibility, approach planning typically remains straightforward. Pilots should be prepared for potential winter weather limitations, noting that fog occurs in 4.2% of observations and temperature variations can significantly impact aircraft performance.

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.