Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)

Salt Lake City, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KSLC

IATA

SLC

City

Salt Lake City

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

4,227 ft

Runways

4 runways

Coordinates

40.7884, -111.9778

Overview

Delta hub at high elevation surrounded by mountains requiring density altitude awareness.

Current Weather at KSLC

Pilots flying into or out of Salt Lake City 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

METAR KSLC 181054Z 17006KT 10SM BKN190 27/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02670144 $

Wind 170° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 17

Current TAF

TAF KSLC 181141Z 1812/1918 14008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM181800 30009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 FM190200 08010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 FM190400 15006KT P6SM SCT120

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Salt Lake City International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KSLC. 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 KSLC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Salt Lake City. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSLC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Flight Training Available

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