Salem Airport

VOSM / SXV

Salem, IN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
34°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
170°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VOSM 041030Z 17006KT 6000 FEW020 34/07 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,008 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,008 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,008 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,136 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,658 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +21.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OSM
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
5,925 ft 150 ft ASP 34°
3.9 kt 4.6 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 - VOSM

2,631 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
90.2%
IFR
9.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Salem Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 37°C with an average of 28.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 13 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
36.3%
NE
13.1%
E
7.5%
SE
6.4%
S
9.4%
SW
5.5%
W
4.8%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.6°C
Range: 19°C to 37°C
19°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,631 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salem Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VOSM
IATA Code: SXV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,008 ft MSL

Location

City: Salem
Country: IN
Latitude: 11.783300°
Longitude: 78.065598°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,925 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Salem Airport

Overview

Salem Airport (VOSM) is a medium-sized airport located in Salem, India, situated at an elevation of 1,008 feet above mean sea level. The airport serves the local regional area, with a single runway (04/22) measuring 5,925 feet long and constructed with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly Marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions, with 89.9% of observations falling in this category. The airport experiences consistent weather patterns, with an average temperature of 28.3°C and minimal variability in visibility, typically maintaining 10 statute miles of visibility. January, September, and October offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's wind characteristics are notable, with a prevailing northerly wind (0°) at an average speed of 4.9 knots and maximum gusts of 13 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 7.2% of the time, providing relatively stable atmospheric conditions for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a low average crosswind of 2.6 knots. Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns that generally support straightforward approach and landing procedures, with minimal wind-related complications.

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.