Norwood Memorial Airport

KOWD / OWD

Norwood, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOWD 041853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP226 T01061011
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (49 ft)
Pressure Alt
-244 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -712 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWD
10
28
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 3,995 ft 75 ft ASP 89°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
89° angle
17/35 4,008 ft 100 ft ASP 155°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
155° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOWD

5,530 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
11.4%
LIFR
2.8%

Norwood Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 107 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 107 kt
Calm Winds: 36.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
5.4%
E
3.2%
SE
2.2%
S
10.6%
SW
8.7%
W
13.9%
NW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.6°C
Range: -25°C to 28°C
-25°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.7%
Fog Frequency: 6%

Best Months for VFR

November February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 5,530 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Norwood Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOWD
IATA Code: OWD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Norwood
Country: US
Latitude: 42.190498°
Longitude: -71.172897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,995 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,008 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Norwood Memorial Airport

Overview

Norwood Memorial Airport serves the Greater Boston metropolitan area, situated in Norwood, Massachusetts. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, business, and regional transportation in the eastern Massachusetts region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring less frequently. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 28°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. Average visibility is excellent at 8.6 statute miles, with only 6.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Notable Features

Located at a modest elevation of 49 feet MSL, Norwood Memorial Airport features two parallel runways: 10/28 at 3,995 feet and 17/35 at 4,008 feet. Wind patterns are consistently from the west (270°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots, and calm conditions occur 37% of the time. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment with minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

November, December, and October represent the best VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect relatively stable wind conditions with an average speed of 7.4 knots, though maximum recorded winds have reached 107 knots. Runway selection should prioritize 10/28 and 17/35, both of which have favorable wind alignments and minimal crosswind challenges.

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.