Adirondack Regional Airport

KSLK / SLK

Saranac Lake, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
10:51Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
7 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSLK 041051Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM OVC007 M02/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP236 T10171033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,663 ft
OVC 700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,363 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
967 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,663 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,401 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -240 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSLK 040529Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT P6SM OVC008 FM040800 23004KT 4SM BR OVC007 TEMPO 0408/0412 1 1/2SM BR OVC003 FM041400 25005KT P6SM SCT015 SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:55Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
VFR 250° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SLK
05
23 ✈️
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
6,573 ft 150 ft ASP 35°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
3,998 ft 100 ft ASP 79°
5.4 kt 4.5 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 - KSLK

7,249 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
37.7%
MVFR
43.6%
IFR
14.9%
LIFR
3.8%

Adirondack Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 37.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -32°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 10.6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 28.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.2%
NE
8.4%
E
2.4%
SE
0.5%
S
4.9%
SW
36.2%
W
15.3%
NW
1.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.6°C
Range: -32°C to 25°C
-32°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 10.6%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,249 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Adirondack Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSLK
IATA Code: SLK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,663 ft MSL

Location

City: Saranac Lake
Country: US
Latitude: 44.386910°
Longitude: -74.204629°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,573 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 3,998 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Adirondack Regional Airport

Overview

Adirondack Regional Airport serves the Saranac Lake region in upstate New York, situated at an elevation of 1,663 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways, with the primary runway 05/23 extending 6,573 feet, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSLK demonstrate significant variability, with marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions predominating at 42.7% of observations. Pilots can expect southwest winds averaging 7.2 knots, with temperature ranges from -30°C to 25°C, creating potentially challenging winter operations. October, September, and December offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation and location in the Adirondack mountain region presents unique geographical challenges for pilots. Both runways 05/23 and 09/27 demonstrate favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components (2.2kt and 4.1kt respectively), which supports consistent operational capabilities.

Approach Considerations

With visibility averaging 7.5 statute miles and only 10.6% of observations showing reduced visibility, approach planning typically remains straightforward. Pilots should be prepared for potential winter weather limitations, noting that fog occurs in 4.2% of observations and temperature variations can significantly impact aircraft performance.

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.