Show Low Regional Airport

KSOW / SOW

Show Low, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 13:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
13:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
9 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSOW 051335Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2992 RMK AO2
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
799 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,415 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,423 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,003 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.8°C

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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°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
7,200 ft 100 ft ASP 75°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSOW

11,173 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.8%
MVFR
5.7%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
1.2%

Show Low Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.9% 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, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 21.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.8%
NE
4.1%
E
4.4%
SE
2.4%
S
37.8%
SW
16.2%
W
2.2%
NW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.3°C
Range: -13°C to 30°C
-13°C 30°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 11,173 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.