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
METAR KSAT 210051Z 11004KT 10SM SCT038 BKN200 26/20 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02610200Wind 110° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 11
Current TAF
TAF KSAT 202338Z 2100/2206 08010KT P6SM SCT035 OVC250 FM210900 06007KT P6SM BKN019 PROB30 2110/2114 4SM TSRA OVC015CB FM211500 09005KT P6SM OVC015 FM211800 16006KT P6SM OVC035Decode 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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Training Availability
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