Scottsdale Airport (KSDL)
Scottsdale, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSDL
IATA
SDL
City
Scottsdale
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
1,510 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
33.6229, -111.9105
Overview
Busy general aviation airport in the Phoenix metro area popular for business jets and flight training.
Current Weather at KSDL
Pilots flying into or out of Scottsdale 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
METAR KSDL 180953Z 00000KT 10SM OVC090 30/20 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP118 T03000200Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KSDL 180520Z 1806/1906 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM181000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120 BKN150 FM182000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 SCT120 SCT250Decode METAR for KSDL
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Scottsdale Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSDL. 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 KSDL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Scottsdale. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSDL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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