Lawrence Municipal Airport

KLWM / LWM

Lawrence, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 20:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
20:54Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
7 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLWM 222054Z 20007KT 10SM BKN025 OVC031 08/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00780022 56022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 148 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 3,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,648 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,248 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Lawrence Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,100 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 7 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (148 ft)
Pressure Alt
6 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -798 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LWM
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 38°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
14/32 3,901 ft 100 ft ASP 123°
1.6 kt 6.8 kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLWM

6,223 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.3%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
10.9%
LIFR
4.4%

Lawrence Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 17.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.7%
NE
8.8%
E
5%
SE
2.4%
S
10.9%
SW
17%
W
16.3%
NW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.7°C
Range: -18°C to 28°C
-18°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

November September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 6,223 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lawrence Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLWM
IATA Code: LWM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 148 ft MSL

Location

City: Lawrence
Country: US
Latitude: 42.717201°
Longitude: -71.123398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,901 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lawrence Municipal Airport

Overview

Lawrence Municipal Airport serves the Greater Boston metropolitan area, situated in northeastern Massachusetts. Located at an elevation of 148 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Lawrence region. Its two paved runways support various general aviation and regional aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lawrence Municipal demonstrate significant VFR reliability, with 74.2% of observations reporting favorable visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -13°C to 28°C, presenting potential density altitude considerations for pilots. Southwest winds predominate at an average of 7.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 19.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 5000 feet and Runway 14/32 at 3901 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.9 and 5.4 knots respectively. Visibility consistently remains strong, with an average of 9.1 statute miles and minimal occurrences of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

November, September, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions during 25.8% of observations, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining to require advanced flight planning. Wind and visibility patterns generally support predictable approaches and departures across both runway configurations.

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.