Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field

KDMW

Westminster, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
23:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDMW 112335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3030 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of -1°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (789 ft)
Pressure Alt
407 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 956 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DMW
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 5,100 ft 100 ft ASP 148°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
148° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDMW

14,978 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.5%
MVFR
9%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
4.9%

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 24.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.1%
NE
5.2%
E
4.7%
SE
8.7%
S
14.7%
SW
7.1%
W
15.3%
NW
10.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -14°C to 32°C
-14°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

January October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 14,978 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDMW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 789 ft MSL

Location

City: Westminster
Country: US
Latitude: 39.608299°
Longitude: -77.007698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,100 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field

Carroll County Regional Jack B Poage Field (KDMW) is located in Westminster, US at an elevation of 789 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,100 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,978 weather observations shows KDMW maintains VFR conditions 81.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KDMW come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (24.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -14°C (7°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 8.9°C (48°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.24 to 31.3 inHg (990-1060 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,978 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.