Salt Lake City International Airport

KSLC / SLC

Salt Lake City, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
19:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
3 kt
80°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSLC 041954Z COR 08003KT 10SM FEW080 FEW200 13/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01330017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,227 ft
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
FEW 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,227 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
24,227 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
874 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,227 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,175 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,949 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSLC 041737Z 0418/0524 17011KT P6SM SCT250 FM042300 31006KT P6SM SCT200 FM050200 16006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 FM050500 32019G30KT 6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 FM050700 30012KT 6SM -RA BKN020 OVC035 PROB30 0507/0510 3SM -RASN BKN015 OVC025 FM051000 33008KT 4SM -SN OVC015 FM051600 32007KT P6SM -RASN BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM042300
+3h
VFR 310° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
02:00Z FM050200
+6h
VFR 160° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+9h
MVFR 320° 19 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SLC
14 ✈️
32
16L
34R ✈️
16R
34L ✈️
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,892 ft 150 ft ASP 153°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 34R
12,004 ft 150 ft ASP 175°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
100° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
12,000 ft 150 ft CON 174°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
100° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
9,596 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSLC

4,370 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.6%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
1.4%

Salt Lake City International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 14.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.7%
NE
1.3%
E
4.2%
SE
26.1%
S
19.5%
SW
2.6%
W
7.7%
NW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.3°C
Range: -7°C to 33°C
-7°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,370 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salt Lake City International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSLC
IATA Code: SLC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,227 ft MSL

Location

City: Salt Lake City
Country: US
Latitude: 40.788860°
Longitude: -111.979866°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,892 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 12,004 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 9,596 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Salt Lake City International Airport

Overview

Salt Lake City International Airport serves as a major aviation hub in the western United States, strategically located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The airport operates multiple runways at a high elevation of 4,227 feet mean sea level, providing critical air transportation infrastructure for the region. Its four runways, ranging from 4,892 to 12,004 feet in length, support diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high-altitude location at 4,227 feet MSL presents unique atmospheric conditions that pilots must consider during flight planning. Elevation impacts aircraft performance, particularly during takeoff and landing, requiring careful weight and balance calculations. Seasonal variations can introduce significant temperature and wind changes that affect aircraft operations across the diverse runway configurations.

Notable Features

Salt Lake City International's geographical positioning in Utah's mountainous terrain creates complex aeronautical environmental conditions. The airport's multiple runway orientations (14/32, 16L/34R, 16R/34L, and 17/35) provide flexible approach and departure options to accommodate varying wind conditions. The runway surfaces consist of asphalt (ASP) and concrete (CON), with lengths offering capabilities for a wide range of aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should carefully evaluate the airport's four runways when planning arrivals and departures, considering runway length, surface type, and current meteorological conditions. The longest runways (16L/34R and 16R/34L at approximately 12,000 feet) provide extensive landing and takeoff options for larger aircraft. Wind direction and runway orientation will be critical factors in determining the most appropriate approach strategy.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.