Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport

KLEW / LEW

Auburn/Lewiston, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 21:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
21:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
9 kt
160° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLEW 102156Z AUTO 16009G16KT 10SM FEW002 13/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01280033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 288 ft
FEW 200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
488 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 9 knots with gusts to 16 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (288 ft)
Pressure Alt
176 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LEW
04
22
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,001 ft 100 ft ASP 24°
6.5 kt 6.3 kt
136° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
2,750 ft 75 ft ASP 148°
8.9 kt 1.6 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 - KLEW

5,457 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.2%
MVFR
16%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
8%

Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 30.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.2%
NE
4.8%
E
1.6%
SE
4%
S
15.3%
SW
4.4%
W
4.6%
NW
14.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.4°C
Range: -25°C to 29°C
-25°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

February October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,457 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLEW
IATA Code: LEW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 288 ft MSL

Location

City: Auburn/Lewiston
Country: US
Latitude: 44.048500°
Longitude: -70.283501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 2,750 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport

Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport (KLEW/LEW) is located in Auburn/Lewiston, US at an elevation of 288 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (04/22, 17/35), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 66.2% of the time based on 5,457 observations, KLEW requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 17.8% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KLEW come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (30.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 1.4°C (35°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.99 to 30.65 inHg (982-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,457 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.