Sonora Municipal Airport

KSOA

Sonora, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
10 kt
160° G15 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSOA 042215Z AUTO 16010G15KT FEW041 26/15 A2998 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,140 ft
FEW 4,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,240 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
944 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,140 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,088 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,922 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSOA 041720Z 0418/0518 17011KT P6SM BKN015 FM042100 17010KT P6SM BKN070 FM050900 16011G18KT P6SM BKN008 AMD NOT SKED
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:36Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
09:00Z FM050900
+11h
IFR 160° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SOA
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,036 ft 60 ft ASP 190°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSOA

10,986 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.3%
MVFR
3%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0%

Sonora Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 51.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 51.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.9%
NE
3.1%
E
1.4%
SE
7.1%
S
23.8%
SW
1.4%
W
1.1%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.3°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

February March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 10,986 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sonora Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSOA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,140 ft MSL

Location

City: Sonora
Country: US
Latitude: 30.585699°
Longitude: -100.649002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,036 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sonora Municipal Airport

Overview

Sonora Municipal Airport serves the local aviation needs in the Sonora region of the United States. Located at an elevation of 2140 feet MSL, the airport provides a critical transportation infrastructure for general aviation and regional connectivity. The single runway 18/36 extends 4036 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sonora Municipal Airport are predominantly VFR, with 95.1% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences a moderate climate with temperatures ranging from -11°C to 35°C, and an average temperature of 16.1°C. Wind patterns are characterized by a southern prevailing direction at 180°, with an average speed of 8.1 knots and maximum gusts up to 24 knots. Notably, the airport reports calm conditions 50.2% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical coordinates at 30.585699, -100.649002 position it in a region with consistent flying conditions. Visibility averages an excellent 9.9 statute miles, with extremely rare occurrences of reduced visibility (below 3SM) and minimal fog presence (0.1%). January, December, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 offers favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of 2.8 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months. The asphalt runway's 4036-foot length provides adequate landing and takeoff options for most general aviation aircraft.

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
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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.