Salina Municipal Airport

KSLN / SLN

Salina, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:08Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
05:08Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
160°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KSLN 050508Z AUTO 16004KT 1/4SM FG VV003 02/02 A2996 RMK AO2 T00170017
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,288 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,236 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -15 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSLN 042327Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM BKN022 TEMPO 0501/0505 SCT022 FM050800 16004KT 4SM BR SCT006 BKN009 TEMPO 0510/0514 2SM BR SCT003 BKN006 FM051700 16015G23KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:25Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,200 ft
08:00Z FM050800
+3h
IFR 160° 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Mist
10:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
17:00Z FM051700
+12h
MVFR 160° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SLN
04
22
12
30
17 ✈️
35
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,648 ft 75 ft ASP 49°
1.4 kt 3.7 kt
111° angle
12/30 6,510 ft 100 ft ASP 132°
3.5 kt 1.9 kt
28° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
12,300 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
4,300 ft 75 ft ASP 180°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSLN

4,608 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
3.3%

Salina Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 9.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.9%
NE
10.3%
E
6%
SE
10.8%
S
25.9%
SW
5.3%
W
4.9%
NW
12.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -26°C to 33°C
-26°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,608 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salina Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSLN
IATA Code: SLN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,288 ft MSL

Location

City: Salina
Country: US
Latitude: 38.791000°
Longitude: -97.652199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,648 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,510 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 12,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,300 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Salina Municipal Airport

Overview

Salina Municipal Airport serves central Kansas as a medium-sized airport located near the city of Salina. Situated at 1,288 feet above mean sea level, the airport offers four substantial runways ranging from 3,648 to 12,300 feet in length, providing diverse operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSLN are predominantly VFR, with 81% of observations indicating clear flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 8.8 knots, with temperature ranges spanning from -18°C to 33°C. Pilots can expect favorable visual flying conditions, particularly during September, January, and December.

Notable Features

The airport features four asphalt runways with excellent wind coverage, enabling safe operations across multiple wind conditions. Runway 17/35 stands out with its extended 12,300-foot length, accommodating larger aircraft and providing substantial operational flexibility. Low-visibility events are infrequent, with fog occurring in only 2.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components ranging between 3.9 and 6 knots. Runway selection can be confidently made based on current wind conditions, with minimal angular deviation concerns. Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions and good visibility averaging 9.5 statute miles.

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.