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 030854Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01720033 53003 $Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KSLC 030857Z 0309/0412 14005KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0309/0312 VRB05KT FM031700 31008KT P6SM SCT150 FM040300 15005KT P6SM SCT150Decode METAR for KSLC
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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