Seletar Airport

WSSL / XSP

Seletar, SG

Last Updated
Jun 10, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
28,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WSSL 100800Z 24005KT 190V310 9999 FEW020 SCT160 BKN280 31/23 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 36 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 16,000 ft AGL
BKN 28,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,036 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,036 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
28,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
28,036 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Seletar Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 28,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 28000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 100500Z 1006/1112 20008KT 9999 FEW015 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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
Active: 21
6,023 ft 151 ft ASP 33°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WSSL

6,612 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85%
MVFR
11.7%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
0.4%

Seletar Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.5 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.8°C (range: 22°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.1%
N
31%
S
6.9%
W
6.3%
NE
29.3%
NW
2.4%
SE
6.8%
SW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.8°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 June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,612 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.