Mid-Way Regional Airport

KJWY

Midlothian/Waxahachie, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
15:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
170°
8 SM
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KJWY 041515Z AUTO 17007KT 8SM OVC041 22/19 A3006 RMK AO2 T02180194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 713 ft
OVC 4,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,813 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (713 ft)
Pressure Alt
571 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,582 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JWY
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,000 ft 75 ft ASP 184°
6.9 kt 1.2 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 - KJWY

10,173 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.2%
MVFR
9.4%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
2.5%

Mid-Way Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 13.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.2%
NE
7.4%
E
3.7%
SE
9.9%
S
32.1%
SW
6.5%
W
4.1%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15°C
Range: -11°C to 36°C
-11°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,173 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mid-Way Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KJWY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 713 ft MSL

Location

City: Midlothian/Waxahachie
Country: US
Latitude: 32.458700°
Longitude: -96.912399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mid-Way Regional Airport

Overview

Mid-Way Regional Airport serves the Midlothian and Waxahachie area in Texas, situated at an elevation of 713 feet mean sea level. The airport provides a medium-sized facility for general aviation operations, strategically located with coordinates 32.458700, -96.912399. Its single runway 18/36 offers a 5000-foot asphalt surface for pilot operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate highly favorable VFR conditions 83.9% of the time, with only 5.7% of periods presenting challenging instrument meteorological conditions. The airport experiences predominantly southern winds at an average of 7.1 knots, with temperatures ranging from -7°C to 36°C. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR flying months with optimal weather conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 18/36 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with prevailing winds favorable 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 2.7 knots. Visibility consistently remains strong, averaging 9.1 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility (below 3SM in only 1.1% of observations). Calm wind conditions are present 15.8% of the time, providing predictable flight environments.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect reliable approach conditions with consistently clear weather patterns. The runway's orientation and wind statistics suggest minimal wind-related approach challenges, with southern winds predominating. Careful attention to temperature variations and potential marginal conditions during winter and summer months is recommended for safe operations.

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

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.