Is KSLB VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KSLB has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 300° at 6 kt, runway 35 gives a 3 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Storm Lake Municipal Airport have?

Storm Lake Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,002 ft (1,525 m). Field elevation is 1,488 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSLB?

AWOS 118.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KSLB?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:21 UTC and sunset at 23:57 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:25 UTC.

Are there delays at KSLB right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Storm Lake Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Storm Lake, IA, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Storm Lake Municipal Airport. It's 72°F with 27% humidity. Winds from 300° at 6 kt, gusting 13 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKSLBIATASLBLOCALSLB

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

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,488ft454 m

Longest runway5,002ft1,525 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates42.6, -95.2442°35'50.3"N 95°14'26.5"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

7 min ago

72°F22°C · Dew 36°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

300° @ 6 G13 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity27%
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Pressure1025.1 hPa
Gusts13 kt

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KSLB 042215Z AUTO 30006G13KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3027 RMK AO2

Decoded — plain language

Wind300° @ 6 G13 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature72°F / 22°C

Dew point36°F · 27% RH

Altimeter30.27 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Storm Lake Muni, IA, US·7 min ago

Runway winds

17/35

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

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 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Storm Lake Municipal Airport (KSLB) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Storm Lake Municipal Airport. It's 72°F with 27% humidity. Winds from 300° at 6 kt, gusting 13 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KSLB VFR or IFR right now?: KSLB is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KSLB has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 300° at 6 kt, runway 35 gives a 3 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Storm Lake Municipal Airport have?: Storm Lake Municipal Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,002 ft (1,525 m). Field elevation is 1,488 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSLB?: AWOS 118.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KSLB?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:21 UTC and sunset at 23:57 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:25 UTC.
Are there delays at KSLB right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSLB.

Runways

3 total

17/35◐ lit

5,002 ft1,525 × 75 ft · Concrete

13/31◐ lit

3,034 ft925 × 50 ft · Concrete

06/24

1,962 ft598 × 95 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS118.525AWOS 3

UNICOM122.70CTAF/UNICOM

Center134.00MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

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