KSDL Scottsdale Airport
Scottsdale Airport (SCF) is a towered general-aviation airport in Scottsdale, Arizona, at 1,510 ft elevation, with one runway, 03/21 (8,249 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KSDL · FAA SDL · IATA SCF |
|---|---|
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ · 33.6229, -111.9110 |
| Elevation | 1,510 ft MSL (460 m) |
| Tower | 119.9 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.6 MHz |
| FAA charts | 28 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSDL METAR and TAF
SPECI KSDL 010510Z AUTO 15006KT 7SM -RA BKN004 BKN012 OVC070 19/18 A2994 RMK AO2 P0001 T01890183| Wind | From 150° at 6 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 7 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain |
| Clouds | Broken 400 ft, Broken 1,200 ft, Overcast 7,000 ft · ceiling 400 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 19°C (66°F) / 18°C (64°F) · spread 1°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.94 inHg (1014 hPa) |
| Flight category | Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility below 1 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · T01890183: temperature 18.9°C, dew point 18.3°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (150° true at 6 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 03: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the right
- RWY 21: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 6 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:55Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KSDL 010255Z 0103/0124 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA FEW060 BKN090 OVC110 FM010600 VRB05KT 5SM -SHRA FEW010 BKN030 OVC060 FM010800 26006KT 3SM SHRA BR SCT005 BKN008 OVC020 TEMPO 0108/0112 1SM +SHRA BR BKN005 FM011400 17007KT 5SM SHRA BR SCT005 BKN010 OVC020 FM011800 16011G23KT P6SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC030 FM012100 18014G25KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT100- Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind variable at 3 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · few 6,000 ft, broken 9,000 ft, overcast 11,000 ft
- From · 1st 06:00Z: wind variable at 5 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · light rain showers · few 1,000 ft, broken 3,000 ft, overcast 6,000 ft
- From · 1st 08:00Z: wind 260° at 6 kt · visibility 3 statute miles · rain showers, mist · scattered 500 ft, broken 800 ft, overcast 2,000 ft
- Temporarily · 1st 08Z – 1st 12Z: visibility 1 statute mile · heavy rain showers, mist · broken 500 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 170° at 7 kt · visibility 5 statute miles · rain showers, mist · scattered 500 ft, broken 1,000 ft, overcast 2,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 160° at 11 kt, gusting 23 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · light rain showers · broken 2,000 ft, overcast 3,000 ft
- From · 1st 21:00Z: wind 180° at 14 kt, gusting 25 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 4,000 ft cumulonimbus, scattered 10,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 8,249 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | PHOENIX APP/DEP | 120.7 |
| ATIS | 118.6 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 124.8 |
| CTAF | 119.9 | |
| Ground | 121.6 | |
| Radio (FSS) | PRESCOTT RDO | 122.2 |
| Tower | 119.9 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSDL before you fly.
FAA charts for KSDL — d-TPP 2611
28 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 6
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 14
Arrivals (STAR) 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KSDL on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
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