Walla Walla Regional Airport

KALW / ALW

Walla Walla, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
18:42Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8 kt
290°
4 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KALW 041842Z 29008KT 4SM RA BR FEW005 BKN020 OVC037 10/08 A2982 RMK AO2 P0009 T01000083

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,194 ft
FEW 500 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,694 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,194 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,894 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
970 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,194 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,292 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 979 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KALW 041727Z 0418/0518 14007KT 6SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC050 FM042300 21012G17KT P6SM -RA OVC050 FM050500 22012G17KT P6SM -RA OVC050 FM050800 22012KT P6SM OVC050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 7 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
23:00Z FM042300
+5h
VFR 210° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Rain
05:00Z FM050500
+11h
VFR 220° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALW
02
20
07
25 ✈️
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 6,526 ft 150 ft ASP 36°
2.2 kt 7.7 kt
106° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
4,486 ft 150 ft PEM 90°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
16/34 5,948 ft 150 ft PEM 180°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KALW

4,995 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
11.5%

Walla Walla Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 17% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.9% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 4.3% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 17%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
2%
E
10.1%
SE
7.8%
S
30.8%
SW
17.1%
W
8.3%
NW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -7°C to 31°C
-7°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 10.9%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,995 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Walla Walla Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KALW
IATA Code: ALW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,194 ft MSL

Location

City: Walla Walla
Country: US
Latitude: 46.094898°
Longitude: -118.288002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,526 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 4,486 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,948 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Walla Walla Regional Airport

Overview

Walla Walla Regional Airport serves the southeastern Washington region as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 1,194 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 46.094898, -118.288002, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Walla Walla metropolitan area, supporting general aviation, potential regional commercial operations, and local transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KALW demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 74.7% of observations. Pilots can expect moderate wind patterns averaging 6.9 knots from the south, with temperature ranges from -4°C to 31°C. Visibility typically remains excellent at 9 statute miles, though fog occurs in 11.1% of observations and conditions can drop below 3 miles in 4% of reports.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with diverse orientations, offering flexibility for different wind conditions. Runway 02/20 is the longest at 6,526 feet with an asphalt surface, while runways 07/25 and 16/34 are 4,486 and 5,948 feet respectively, both with a pavement/mix surface. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components ranging from 3.2 to 4.6 knots.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal considerations suggest September, October, and December offer the most consistent VFR conditions for approach and departure. With prevailing southerly winds and multiple runway options, pilots have good operational flexibility. The airport's moderate elevation and relatively stable wind patterns contribute to predictable approach environments across all three runways.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.