KSNS Salinas Municipal Airport
Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS) is a towered general-aviation airport in Salinas, California, at 85 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 08/26 (6,004 ft), 13/31 (4,825 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 KSNS · FAA SNS · IATA SNS |
|---|---|
| Location | Salinas, CA · 36.6628, -121.6060 |
| Elevation | 85 ft MSL (26 m) |
| Tower | 119.4 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.85 MHz |
| FAA charts | 11 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KSNS METAR and TAF
METAR KSNS 010453Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM BKN031 BKN065 14/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01440094| Wind | From 310° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Broken 3,100 ft, Broken 6,500 ft · ceiling 3,100 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 14°C (57°F) / 9°C (48°F) · spread 5°C |
| Altimeter | 29.86 inHg (1011 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP121: sea-level pressure 1012.1 hPa · T01440094: temperature 14.4°C, dew point 9.4°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (310° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 08: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 26: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 13: tailwind 3 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 31: headwind 3 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:26Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KSNS 312326Z 0100/0124 28009KT P6SM SCT050 FM010300 28004KT P6SM SCT040 FM011000 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA FEW025 BKN035 FM011600 27005KT P6SM BKN035 FM012100 28010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 280° at 9 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 5,000 ft
- From · 1st 03:00Z: wind 280° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 4,000 ft
- From · 1st 10:00Z: wind variable at 4 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · light rain showers · few 2,500 ft, broken 3,500 ft
- From · 1st 16:00Z: wind 270° at 5 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 3,500 ft
- From · 1st 21:00Z: wind 280° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 5,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 6,004 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 13 / 31 | 4,825 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | NORCAL APP/DEP | 127.15 |
| ATIS | 124.85 | |
| CTAF | 119.4 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | OAKLAND RDO | 122.6 |
| Tower | 119.4 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KSNS before you fly.
FAA charts for KSNS — d-TPP 2611
11 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 7
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KSNS 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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