Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ)
Sarasota, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KSRQ
IATA
SRQ
City
Sarasota
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
30 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
27.3954, -82.5544
Overview
Southwest Florida airport with excellent VFR weather and nearby GA training operations.
Current Weather at KSRQ
Pilots flying into or out of Sarasota-Bradenton 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 KSRQ 030853Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02560217 56010Wind 050° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 05
Current TAF
TAF KSRQ 030539Z 0306/0406 01003KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC250 FM030700 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100 FM031500 08010KT P6SM VCTS OVC015CB FM031700 09010KT P6SM VCTS OVC040CB FM031900 08011G19KT P6SM VCTS OVC040CB FM032100 08011G19KT P6SM OVC040 FM040300 07011KT P6SM OVC100Decode METAR for KSRQ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KSRQ. 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 KSRQ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Sarasota. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KSRQ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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