San Antonio International Airport (KSAT)
San Antonio, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSAT
IATA
SAT
City
San Antonio
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
809 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
29.5337, -98.4698
Overview
South Texas airport with excellent flying weather near military bases creating interesting airspace.
Current Weather at KSAT
Pilots flying into or out of San Antonio International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
SPECI KSAT 030903Z 06006KT 10SM BKN015 BKN170 OVC250 23/21 A3001 RMK AO2 T02280206 $Wind 060° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 06
Current TAF
TAF KSAT 030856Z 0309/0412 VRB04KT P6SM FEW022 BKN160 FM031200 06004KT P6SM OVC012 FM031600 08008KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 0320/0323 5SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM040000 12008KT P6SM OVC250 FM040900 08002KT P6SM OVC019Decode METAR for KSAT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at San Antonio International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSAT. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KSAT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near San Antonio. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around San Antonio International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at San Antonio International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSAT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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