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KSBD/SBD METAR & TAF San Bernardino International Airport

San Bernardino, CaliforniaElevation 1,159 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR37 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
230@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,510 ft
+1,351 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0052Z (5:52 PM local) · 37 min old

KSBD is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
230° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
25°C / 5°C
77°F / 41°F. 20°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CLR

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2327Z (4:27 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (5:00 PM local)

KSBD forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
VFR
0000Z5:00 PM0448Z9:48 PM0936Z2:36 AM1424Z7:24 AM1912Z12:12 PM0000Z5:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SKC

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FAA: no delays reported at SBD.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 230° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight mostly clear, low near 58F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Mostly Clear 58 E 4 kt – 0%
Monday Sunny 80/56 SW 4 kt – 0%
Tuesday Sunny 76/55 S 4 kt – 0%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 75/56 0 kt – 1%
Thursday Mostly Cloudy 72/56 0 kt – 18%
Friday Chance Rain Showers 68/54 S 4 kt – 34%
Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers 66/54 0 kt – 54%
Sunday Chance Rain Showers 63 SW 4 kt – 54%

Source: National Weather Service (office SGX). Forecast issued 0128Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0624 230°230°5 kt230°230° 5230°
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25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
230° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 245 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
24
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
06
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 10,000 ft

06/24
Dimensions
10,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete (excellent)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0670°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
ILSILS
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 24250°T
Landing length (LDA)10,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,000 / 10,000 / 10,000 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,510 ft
Pressure altitude
1,049 ft
Field elevation
1,159 ft MSL
Temperature
25°C (77°F)
Dewpoint
5°C (41°F)
Altimeter
30.03 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0103Z 6:03 PM
Sunrise
1403Z 7:03 AM
Loggable night
0128Z (6:28 PM local) → 1337Z (6:37 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0103Z (6:03 PM local) → 1403Z (7:03 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0203Z (7:03 PM local) → 1303Z (6:03 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

San Bernardino International Airport is in San Bernardino, California. Field elevation 1,159 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJONATHAN GALVAN
Manager phone909-382-4100
AttendedALL MON-SUN, 0700–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSBD / SBD
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionCalifornia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.0967, -117.2366
Distance from city2 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
CTAF119.450
UNICOM122.975
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127
SOCAL A/D N/NE
A/D
134
SOCAL A/D NE/S
A/D
135.4
SOCAL A/D S/SW
A/D
124.175
ATIS
ATIS
119.45
CTAF
CTAF
121.8
SAN BERNARDINO GROUND
GND
123.975
TANKER BASE
MISC
119.45
SAN BERNARDINO TOWER
TWR
122.975
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.975
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KSBD traffic patterns

2026-06-12 to 2026-10-23, 70 days observed · data 2026-10-23

High confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
49.5
AVG OPS/DAY
64
Activity trend over 18 days: falling, from 71 to 57 operations per dayOperations trend (18 days)

Busiest day: Fri · Busiest month: Jun

FLEET MIX
Piston single 30%Airliner 29%Helicopter 23%Unknown 10%Jet 4%Turboprop 3%Twin 1%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›AS50 (Helicopter) · ~200 landings/mo
›B763 (Airliner) · ~148 landings/mo
›C172 (Piston single) · ~123 landings/mo
›P28A (Piston single) · ~122 landings/mo
›B738 (Airliner) · ~81 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly rotorcraft.

›AS50 (Helicopter)
›P28A (Piston single)
›EC45 (Helicopter)
›B412 (Helicopter)
›AC90 (Unknown)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KRIV March Air Reserve Base
13 NM S
VFR
KRAL Riverside Municipal Airport
14 NM SW
VFR
KONT Ontario International Airport
18 NM W
VFR
KCNO Chino Airport
21 NM W
VFR
KCCB Upland-Cable Airport
22 NM W
VFR
KHMT Hemet Ryan Airport
24 NM SE
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›AIRFIELD SFC COND NOT MNT BTN THE HRS 2000-0500.
›TWY A, A1, E, ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 171 FT USE INBOARD ENGS DRG TAX.
›AFTER HOURS GENERAL AVIATION ACCESS AND FUEL AVBL WITH PPR CALL FIXED BASE OPERATORS AT 909-382-6068.
›ATCT NON VISIBLE AREA ON TWY ALPHA 425 FT WEST OF TWY ALPHA 1.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC SOCAL APCH AT 800-448-3724.
›PERIODIC LIVE FIREFIGHTING TRAINING PRODUCING SMOKE AND LIGHT EMMISIONS APPROX 6,000 FT NE OF RY 6 THLD.
›REI ARPT 4.5 NM EAST TPA 2500 MSL CTAF/AUNICOM 123.05. AEROBATIC AREA 6.2 NM EAST 3800-7800 MSL. RMN VIGILANT TO SEE AND AVOID.
›HIGH TERRAIN N AND E OF APT.
›RY 06/24 STRENGTH RATED FOR THE A380 AT 1,300,000 LBS.
›US CUSTOMS USER FEE ARPT.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL PRESET LOW INTST, TO INCREASE INTST AND ACTVT REILS RYS 06 & 24 ACTVT - CTAF. PAPI RYS 06 AND RY 24 OPER CONTINUOUSLY.
›PCR VALUE: 1260/R/B/W/T
›FIRE FIGHTING ACFT CTC US FOREST SVC TANKER BASE ON GND FREQ 123.975.
›RY 06 DESIGNATED CALM WIND RY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KSBD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSBD have a METAR?
Yes. KSBD has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KSBD have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KSBD; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KSBD?
KSBD sits at 1,159 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSBD?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.