Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport

KLAW / LAW

Lawton, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
03:35Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KLAW 050335Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM FEW007 BKN023 OVC030 12/10 A2996 RMK AO2 T01170100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,110 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
OVC 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,810 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,410 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,110 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
978 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,110 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,058 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 964 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLAW 042338Z 0500/0524 02007KT P6SM OVC009 FM050100 01005KT P6SM BKN025 FM050800 08003KT 5SM BR OVC009 PROB30 0508/0514 4SM -SHRA BR OVC005 FM051400 14009KT P6SM OVC006 FM052100 16014G20KT P6SM OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:46Z BASE
+0h
IFR 20° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
08:00Z FM050800
+5h
IFR 80° 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Mist
08:00Z PROB30
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+11h
IFR 140° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 600 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LAW
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
8,599 ft 150 ft CON 176°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLAW

4,469 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.3%
MVFR
7.4%
IFR
2%
LIFR
2.3%

Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 19.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.3%
NE
7%
E
7.8%
SE
13.8%
S
18.1%
SW
4.7%
W
3.9%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.4°C
Range: -17°C to 36°C
-17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

February September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,469 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAW
IATA Code: LAW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,110 ft MSL

Location

City: Lawton
Country: US
Latitude: 34.567699°
Longitude: -98.416603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,599 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport

Overview

Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport serves the Lawton metropolitan area and surrounding military installations in southwestern Oklahoma. Located at an elevation of 1,110 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for civilian and military operations in the region. Its strategic position near Fort Sill enables support for military and civilian air traffic needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 87.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences moderate wind patterns, predominantly from the north at an average of 8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -11°C to 36°C, which can impact aircraft performance and fuel considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 17/35, which is 8,599 feet long and constructed of concrete. Wind data indicates nearly 100% favorable wind alignment for this runway, with an average crosswind of just 3.7 knots. Seasonal variations are minimal, with September, January, and October presenting the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with only 0.9% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles and 3% experiencing fog conditions. Pilots should prepare for potential low visibility periods, though they are relatively infrequent. The runway's alignment and low average crosswind make for generally straightforward approach and landing procedures.

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.