Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field

KSNY / SNY

Sidney, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
07:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
9 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSNY 050753Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP079 T00061044
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
865 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,313 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,441 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,796 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSNY 050525Z 0506/0606 22008KT P6SM SKC FM051800 15009KT P6SM FEW250 FM052300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+10h
VFR 150° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SNY
03
21 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,700 ft 75 ft TURF-G 36°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
13/31 6,600 ft 100 ft CONC-G 135°
5.2 kt 7.4 kt
55° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSNY

4,270 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.2%
MVFR
6.2%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
2.8%

Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 3.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.2%
NE
3.8%
E
4%
SE
7.2%
S
14.1%
SW
12.3%
W
20.2%
NW
22.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.3°C
Range: -26°C to 33°C
-26°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

March February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,270 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSNY
IATA Code: SNY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,313 ft MSL

Location

City: Sidney
Country: US
Latitude: 41.101299°
Longitude: -102.985001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,700 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: TURF-G
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No

About Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field

Overview

Sidney Municipal Airport serves the western Nebraska region, situated in a rural landscape near the Colorado border. Located at an elevation of 4,313 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local community and transient aircraft. The airport features two runways: a 4,700-foot turf runway (03/21) and a longer 6,600-foot concrete runway (13/31).

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sidney are predominantly VFR, with 87.7% of observations showing favorable visibility and ceiling conditions. Northwest winds dominate at an average of 10.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 43 knots. Temperature variability is significant, ranging from -19°C to 33°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. October, November, and January statistically offer the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 4,313 feet requires careful performance calculations, especially during warmer temperatures. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 7.3 knots for runway 03/21 and 5.3 knots for runway 13/31. Visibility consistently averages 9.7 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurs in only 0.9% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect generally predictable approach conditions with northwest prevailing winds. The concrete runway 13/31 offers longer landing distance at 6,600 feet, providing more flexibility for various aircraft types. The turf runway 03/21 provides an alternative surface with 4,700 feet of length. Given the wide temperature range, pilots should carefully calculate density altitude and aircraft performance before operations.

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.