KSBS/SBS METAR Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field
Decoded observation
KSBS is currently VFR. Winds are from the southeast at 4 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 6,500 feet AGL.
Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.
Suggested risk level: Low
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.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 150° at 4 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 6,500 ft. Forecast suggests tonight showers and thunderstorms then patchy fog, low near 31F, 75% chance of precipitation. Key risks: high density altitude; thunderstorms in the forecast; strong winds in the forecast. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Showers And Thunderstorms" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog | 31 | 0 kt | – | 75% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Monday | Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny | 53/27 | SSW 4 kt | – | 12% | |
| Tuesday | Mostly Sunny | 56/28 | SSW 13 kt | 26 kt | 2% | Strong winds in the forecast |
| Wednesday | Sunny | 58/29 | SSW 9 kt | – | 1% | |
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny | 61/32 | S 4 kt | – | 7% | |
| Friday | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 60/32 | SSW 4 kt | – | 44% | |
| Saturday | Rain Showers Likely | 55/30 | 0 kt | – | 57% | |
| Sunday | Rain Showers Likely | 56 | S 4 kt | – | 70% |
Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Showers And Thunderstorms" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
Source: National Weather Service (office GJT). Forecast issued 0118Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
Sun & logging windows
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Facility & services
Steamboat Springs Bob Adams Field is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Field elevation 6,882 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
Communications
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
KSBS traffic patterns
Busiest day: Sun · Busiest month: Sep
Mostly small piston aircraft.
Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly single-engine piston aircraft.
This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.