Caldwell Municipal Airport

KRWV

Caldwell, US

Last Updated
May 19, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
14 kt
180° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRWV 192215Z AUTO 18014G18KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2995 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Caldwell Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 14 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component (gusting to 9 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (391 ft)
Pressure Alt
369 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,383 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RWV
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,252 ft 50 ft ASP 152°
12.1 kt 7.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRWV

14,693 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.4%
MVFR
17%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
4.2%

Caldwell Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.5%
NE
5.3%
E
4.9%
SE
11.5%
S
32.1%
SW
6.6%
W
2.4%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.3°C
Range: -6°C to 33°C
-6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 14,693 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Caldwell Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRWV
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 391 ft MSL

Location

City: Caldwell
Country: US
Latitude: 30.515499°
Longitude: -96.704102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,252 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Caldwell Municipal Airport

Caldwell Municipal Airport (KRWV) is located in Caldwell, US at an elevation of 391 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 3,252 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,693 weather observations shows KRWV maintains VFR conditions 74.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KRWV come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 19.3°C (67°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.58 to 30.71 inHg (1002-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,693 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.