Avenger Field

KSWW / SWW

Sweetwater, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 21:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
21:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
15 kt
150° G21 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSWW 102155Z AUTO 15015G21KT 10SM 28/13 A3012 RMK AO2 T02760125

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-southeast (150°) at 15 knots with gusts to 21 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component (gusting to 7 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 13°C, indicating relatively dry 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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
941 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,380 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,178 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,309 ft
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°
4.4 kt 14.3 kt
107° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
1,675 ft 175 ft ASP 137°
14.1 kt 5.1 kt
20° angle
17/35 5,840 ft 100 ft ASP 173°
13.8 kt 5.9 kt
23° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSWW

12,429 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.3%
MVFR
1.2%
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 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
10.8%
E
4.4%
SE
5%
S
30.1%
SW
24.7%
W
9.4%
NW
1.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -13°C to 39°C
-13°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.3 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 12,429 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 12,429 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 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 15.4°C (60°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.6 to 30.71 inHg (1002-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,429 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.