Avenger Field

KSWW / SWW

Sweetwater, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 14:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
14:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
17 kt
180° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSWW 271415Z AUTO 18017G22KT 10SM 28/19 A3002 RMK AO2 T02820190

Weather Briefing

VFR

Avenger Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 17 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 19°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
938 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,380 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,268 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,399 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SWW
04
22
13
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,659 ft 75 ft ASP 43°
12.4 kt 11.6 kt
137° angle
13/31 1,675 ft 175 ft ASP 137°
12.4 kt 11.6 kt
43° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,840 ft 100 ft ASP 173°
16.7 kt 3.0 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 - KSWW

17,598 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.3%
MVFR
1.3%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.1%

Avenger Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 45°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 4.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
5%
N
6.9%
S
36%
W
7.9%
NE
10.3%
NW
1.6%
SE
6.5%
SW
21.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: -13°C to 45°C
-13°C 45°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 17,598 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Avenger Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSWW
IATA Code: SWW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,380 ft MSL

Location

City: Sweetwater
Country: US
Latitude: 32.467400°
Longitude: -100.467003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,659 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 1,675 ft
Width: 175 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,840 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Avenger Field

Avenger Field (KSWW/SWW) is located in Sweetwater, US at an elevation of 2,380 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (04/22, 13/31, 17/35), with the longest at 5,840 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 17,598 weather observations, KSWW experiences excellent VFR conditions 98.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KSWW come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 10.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 45°C (113°F), averaging 18.2°C (65°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.57 to 30.71 inHg (1001-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 17,598 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.