Ashland Regional Airport

KDWU

Worthington, US

Last Updated
Jun 26, 20:42Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
20:42Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KDWU 262042Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA BKN017 24/22 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW RAB42 P0000 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 546 ft
BKN 1,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,246 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Ashland Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,700 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 1700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (546 ft)
Pressure Alt
404 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,615 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DWU
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 5,602 ft 100 ft ASP 94°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
94° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDWU

8,852 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.6%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
7%
LIFR
6%

Ashland Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 54.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 54.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.8%
NE
1.5%
E
6.1%
SE
3.9%
S
3.7%
SW
7.1%
W
12.4%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.3°C
Range: -16°C to 32°C
-16°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

June April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,852 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ashland Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDWU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 546 ft MSL

Location

City: Worthington
Country: US
Latitude: 38.554501°
Longitude: -82.737999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,602 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ashland Regional Airport

Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU) is located in Worthington, US at an elevation of 546 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (10/28), with the longest at 5,602 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 66.6% of the time based on 8,852 observations, KDWU requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 13% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KDWU come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (54.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 10/28 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 10.3°C (51°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.38 to 30.67 inHg (995-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,852 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.