Ainsworth Regional Airport

KANW / ANW

Ainsworth, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 16:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
16:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
9 kt
20° G15 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KANW 301615Z AUTO 02009G15KT 10SM BKN018 BKN024 BKN055 08/02 A3017 RMK AO2 T00840015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,589 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
BKN 2,400 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,389 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,989 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,089 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ainsworth Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 9 knots with gusts to 15 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
936 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,589 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,327 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,108 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANW
13
31 ✈️
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,501 ft 75 ft ASPH-F 134°
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
6,824 ft 110 ft ASP 179°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KANW

15,253 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84%
MVFR
8.6%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
3.1%

Ainsworth Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 6.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
13.7%
S
19.2%
W
16.1%
NE
3.9%
NW
16.3%
SE
5.9%
SW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.2°C
Range: -23°C to 35°C
-23°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

February September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 15,253 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ainsworth Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KANW
IATA Code: ANW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,589 ft MSL

Location

City: Ainsworth
Country: US
Latitude: 42.579201°
Longitude: -99.992995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,501 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-F
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,824 ft
Width: 110 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ainsworth Regional Airport

Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW/ANW) is located in Ainsworth, US at an elevation of 2,589 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (13/31, 17/35), with the longest at 6,824 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,253 weather observations shows KANW maintains VFR conditions 84% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KANW come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 42 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -23°C (-9°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 6.2°C (43°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.14 to 30.71 inHg (987-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,253 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.