Is KSTK VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KSTK has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 130° at 12 kt, runway 15 gives a 10 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Sterling Municipal Airport have?

Sterling Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,201 ft (1,585 m). Field elevation is 4,040 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSTK?

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

What time is sunrise and sunset at KSTK?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:53 UTC and sunset at 00:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:57 UTC.

Are there delays at KSTK right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Sterling Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Sterling, CO, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Sterling Municipal Airport. It's 79°F with 37% humidity. Winds from 130° at 12 kt, gusting 17 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKSTKIATASTKLOCALSTK

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

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

Elevation4,040ft1,231 m

Longest runway5,201ft1,585 m

Runways21 lighted

Coordinates40.61, -103.2640°36'48.6"N 103°15'49.8"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

10 min ago

79°F26°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

130° @ 12 G17 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity37%
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Pressure1023.8 hPa
Gusts17 kt

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KSTK 042315Z AUTO 13012G17KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3023 RMK AO2

Decoded — plain language

Wind130° @ 12 G17 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature79°F / 26°C

Dew point50°F · 37% RH

Altimeter30.23 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Sterling Muni, CO, US·10 min ago

Runway winds

15/33

Headwind10 kt

Crosswind7 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind10 kt

Crosswind7 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 23:25 UTC

What is the weather at Sterling Municipal Airport (KSTK) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Sterling Municipal Airport. It's 79°F with 37% humidity. Winds from 130° at 12 kt, gusting 17 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is KSTK VFR or IFR right now?: KSTK is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KSTK has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 130° at 12 kt, runway 15 gives a 10 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Sterling Municipal Airport have?: Sterling Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,201 ft (1,585 m). Field elevation is 4,040 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSTK?: AWOS 118.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KSTK?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:53 UTC and sunset at 00:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:57 UTC.
Are there delays at KSTK right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSTK.

Runways

2 total

15/33◐ lit

5,201 ft1,585 × 75 ft · Asphalt

04/22

2,500 ft762 × 150 ft · GVL

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS118.525AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach118.475DENVER CNTR

Radio / FSS122.20AKRON RDO

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