Seletar Airport

WSSL / XSP

Seletar, SG

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
30,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WSSL 222100Z 00000KT 9999 FEW018 BKN300 26/25 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,836 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,036 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Seletar Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 30,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 30000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WSSL 221700Z 2218/2400 36005KT 9999 FEW015 SCT020 TEMPO 2306/2309 3000 TSRA FEW012CB BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSL
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,023 ft 151 ft ASP 33°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
33° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WSSL

5,344 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.5%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.4%

Seletar Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.6°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
35%
NE
32.5%
E
5%
SE
5.2%
S
4.3%
SW
7.9%
W
6.6%
NW
2.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 22°C to 35°C
22°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,344 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Seletar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WSSL
IATA Code: XSP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Seletar
Country: SG
Latitude: 1.415550°
Longitude: 103.866730°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,023 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Seletar Airport

Overview

Seletar Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Seletar, Singapore, positioned at coordinates 1.415550, 103.866730 with an elevation of 36 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (03/21) measuring 6,023 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting various aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Seletar Airport are predominantly VFR, with 86.8% of observations showing clear flying conditions and only 2.4% reporting IFR conditions. Winds typically originate from the north (0°) at an average of 6.2 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 19 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 27.5°C with a range between 23°C and 35°C.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation and tropical location contribute to stable meteorological conditions with exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Calm wind conditions are minimal, occurring only 1.7% of the time, which provides relatively consistent wind patterns for aircraft operations. January, September, and October represent the most favorable months for visual flight conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% of wind observations supporting operations. Crosswind components are minimal, averaging just 2.2 knots, which facilitates straightforward approach and landing procedures. Pilots can expect stable approach conditions with consistently good visibility and predictable wind patterns.

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.