KSFB Orlando Sanford International Airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is a towered flight-training airport in Orlando, Florida, at 55 ft elevation, with 4 runways: 09L/27R (11,002 ft), 18/36 (6,002 ft), 09R/27L (5,839 ft), 09C/27C (3,578 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 KSFB · FAA SFB · IATA SFB |
|---|---|
| Location | Orlando, FL · 28.7743, -81.2346 |
| Elevation | 55 ft MSL (17 m) |
| Tower | 120.3 MHz (SANFORD TWR) |
| ATIS | 125.975 MHz |
| FAA charts | 28 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSFB METAR and TAF
METAR KSFB 010453Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM FEW031 SCT050 BKN080 24/21 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP212 T02390211 402940211| Wind | From 070° at 5 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 3,100 ft, Scattered 5,000 ft, Broken 8,000 ft · ceiling 8,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 24°C (75°F) / 21°C (70°F) · spread 3°C |
| Altimeter | 30.16 inHg (1021 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP212: sea-level pressure 1021.2 hPa · T02390211: temperature 23.9°C, dew point 21.1°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (070° true at 5 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 09L: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 27R: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 18: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the left
- RWY 36: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 5 kt from the right
- RWY 09R: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 27L: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 09C: headwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 27C: tailwind 5 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:25Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KSFB 312325Z 0100/0124 06010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN100 OVC250 FM011400 08013G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT060 BKN100 FM011800 08017G24KT P6SM VCTS SCT020CB BKN070 OVC200 FM012300 08010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN250- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 060° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft, broken 10,000 ft, overcast 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 080° at 13 kt, gusting 21 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,000 ft, scattered 6,000 ft, broken 10,000 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 080° at 17 kt, gusting 24 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,000 ft cumulonimbus, broken 7,000 ft, overcast 20,000 ft
- From · 1st 23:00Z: wind 080° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 2,500 ft, broken 25,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09L / 27R | 11,002 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18 / 36 | 6,002 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 09R / 27L | 5,839 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 09C / 27C | 3,578 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | APP/DEP | 119.775 |
| ATIS | 125.975 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 121.35 |
| CTAF | 120.3 | |
| Ground | 121.35 | |
| Tower | SANFORD TWR | 120.3 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSFB before you fly.
FAA charts for KSFB — 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 8
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Arrivals (STAR) 14
Minimums, hot spots and notices 4
KSFB 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.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.