Ainsworth Regional Airport

KANW / ANW

Ainsworth, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
03:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
9 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KANW 050355Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A2985 RMK AO2 T00750000
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
925 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,589 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,657 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,438 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

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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: 13
 5,501 ft 75 ft ASPH-F 134°
↑ 5.8 kt • ↔ 6.9 kt
50° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
 6,824 ft 110 ft ASP 179°
↑ 8.9 kt • ↔ 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KANW

11,476 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.2%
MVFR
8.3%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
2.6%

Ainsworth Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.3 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, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 6.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
2.8%
E
4.9%
SE
5.8%
S
20.1%
SW
13.1%
W
16.5%
NW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.4°C
Range: -23°C to 35°C
-23°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,476 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
180°@9kt
Density Alt
2589ft, 8°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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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

Based on 11,476 weather observations, KANW experiences excellent VFR conditions 85.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KANW come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 42 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -23°C (-9°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 5.4°C (42°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.14 to 30.69 inHg (987-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,476 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.