Kenosha Regional Airport

KENW / ENW

Kenosha, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
13 kt
160° G23 kt
2.04 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KENW 272153Z 16013G23KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2970 RMK AO2 PK WND 14033/2054 WSHFT 2040 LTG DSNT S RAE18 TSE2057 SLP050 P0004 T02330206

Weather Briefing

IFR

Kenosha Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with clear skies and 2.04 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 13 knots with gusts to 23 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2.04 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (742 ft)
Pressure Alt
960 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,098 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KENW 272122Z 2721/2818 17015G30KT P6SM SCT010 BKN035 TEMPO 2722/2723 3SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM280200 22012G20KT P6SM SCT030 BKN035 FM280600 27009KT P6SM FEW170 FM280900 33009KT P6SM SCT024 FM281700 02013KT P6SM FEW170
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
02:00Z FM280200
+4h
VFR 220° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
06:00Z FM280600
+8h
VFR 270° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM280900
+11h
VFR 330° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ENW
07L
25R
07R
25L
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07L/25R 6,600 ft 100 ft CONC-G 64°
1.4 kt 12.9 kt
96° angle
07R/25L 3,302 ft 75 ft ASPH-CONC-F 64°
1.4 kt 12.9 kt
96° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,440 ft 100 ft CONC-G 144°
12.8 kt 2.3 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 - KENW

5,721 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.7%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
1.7%

Kenosha Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 112 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 112 kt
Calm Winds: 6.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.4%
N
8.2%
S
8.8%
W
20.4%
NE
10%
NW
10.5%
SE
6.5%
SW
17%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: -21°C to 35°C
-21°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 15.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

May September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,721 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kenosha Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KENW
IATA Code: ENW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 742 ft MSL

Location

City: Kenosha
Country: US
Latitude: 42.595699°
Longitude: -87.927803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 3,302 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-CONC-F
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,440 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No

About Kenosha Regional Airport

Overview

Kenosha Regional Airport serves southeastern Wisconsin as a medium-sized airport located near the city of Kenosha. Situated at 742 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three concrete runways accommodating various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 77.7% of the time, with moderate visibility averaging 28.8 statute miles. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 31°C, with western winds prevailing at an average of 9.1 knots, creating generally stable flight conditions. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different orientations, providing flexibility for wind conditions and aircraft types. Runway 07L/25R is the longest at 6,600 feet of concrete surface, offering substantial landing and takeoff options. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment with minimal average crosswind between 5-6.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

With consistent western prevailing winds, pilots can anticipate predictable approach conditions across all runways. The long primary runway (07L/25R) provides optimal landing opportunities, particularly during winds matching its orientation. Low IFR conditions occur infrequently at only 6.3% of observations, suggesting generally reliable visual approach potential.

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

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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.