Is KSDL VFR or IFR right now?

KSDL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KSDL has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 130° at 10 kt, runway 03 gives a 1 kt headwind and 10 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Scottsdale Airport have?

Scottsdale Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,249 ft (2,514 m). Field elevation is 1,510 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSDL?

ATIS 118.60 MHz, Tower 119.90 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KSDL?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:24 UTC and sunset at 01:08 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:32 UTC.

Are there delays at KSDL right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSDL.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Scottsdale Airport

General Aviation Airport · Scottsdale, AZ, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Scottsdale Airport. It's 97°F with 18% humidity. Winds from 130° at 10 kt, gusting 22 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKSDLIATASCFLOCALSDL

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,510ft460 m

Longest runway8,249ft2,514 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates33.62, -111.9133°37'22.4"N 111°54'39.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

30 min ago

97°F36.1°C · Dew 47°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

130° @ 10 G22 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity18%
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Pressure1015 hPa
Gusts22 kt

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KSDL 042153Z 13010G22KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP121 T03610083

Decoded — plain language

Wind130° @ 10 G22 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature97°F / 36.1°C

Dew point47°F · 18% RH

Altimeter29.97 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:53Z·Scottsdale Muni, AZ, US·30 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 01:00Z
VFRWind110° @ 14 G22 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now
FromMon 01:00Zuntil Mon 15:00Z
VFRWind080° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
FromMon 15:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind100° @ 12 G19 ktVis6+ smSkyClear

RAW

TAF KSDL 041727Z 0418/0518 11014G22KT P6SM SKC
  FM050100 08009KT P6SM SKC
  FM051500 10012G19KT P6SM SKC

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:27Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

03/21

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind10 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind10 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:23 UTC

What is the weather at Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Scottsdale Airport. It's 97°F with 18% humidity. Winds from 130° at 10 kt, gusting 22 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:53 UTC)
Is KSDL VFR or IFR right now?: KSDL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KSDL has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 130° at 10 kt, runway 03 gives a 1 kt headwind and 10 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Scottsdale Airport have?: Scottsdale Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 8,249 ft (2,514 m). Field elevation is 1,510 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSDL?: ATIS 118.60 MHz, Tower 119.90 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KSDL?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:24 UTC and sunset at 01:08 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:32 UTC.
Are there delays at KSDL right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSDL.

Runways

1 total

03/21◐ lit

8,249 ft2,514 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed

ATIS118.60

Clearance124.80CLNC DEL

Ground121.60

Tower119.90

CTAF119.90

Approach120.70PHOENIX APP/DEP

Radio / FSS122.20PRESCOTT RDO

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.