Show Low Regional Airport

KSOW / SOW

Show Low, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
09:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
15 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSOW 220915Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3013 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Show Low Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 15 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of -8°C, indicating very dry conditions.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
806 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,415 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,213 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,513 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SOW
03
21 ✈️
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
3,937 ft 60 ft ASP 47°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
7,200 ft 100 ft ASP 75°
11.5 kt 9.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSOW

14,388 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.1%
MVFR
4.8%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1%

Show Low Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 20.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
4.1%
E
3.9%
SE
2.2%
S
37.7%
SW
17.2%
W
2.5%
NW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -13°C to 30°C
-13°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 14,388 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Show Low Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSOW
IATA Code: SOW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,415 ft MSL

Location

City: Show Low
Country: US
Latitude: 34.264062°
Longitude: -110.007091°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,937 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 7,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Show Low Regional Airport

Overview

Show Low Regional Airport serves the Show Low area in northeastern Arizona, situated at a high elevation of 6,415 feet mean sea level. The airport offers two asphalt runways, with the longer 06/24 runway providing 7,200 feet of landing surface, supporting a variety of general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 91.5% of the time, with minimal occurrences of instrument meteorological conditions. The airport experiences consistent southern winds averaging 8.6 knots, with temperatures ranging from -13°C to 30°C, creating stable flying environments particularly during September, December, and October.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 6,415 feet MSL requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with Runway 06/24 experiencing slightly higher average crosswind conditions at 5.7 knots compared to Runway 03/21's 3.2 knot crosswind average. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 9.8 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southern winds, pilots should anticipate approach and landing configurations favoring Runway 06/24's longer 7,200-foot surface. The airport's consistent weather patterns, with calm conditions 21.3% of the time, provide predictable approach environments. Careful attention to density altitude considerations is recommended due to the high elevation.

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.