Lake Country Regional Airport

KW63

Clarksville, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
04:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
200°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KW63 050455Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3018 RMK AO1
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (421 ft)
Pressure Alt
159 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 260 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
W63
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,500 ft 50 ft ASP 27°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KW63

10,798 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.8%
MVFR
7%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
3.9%

Lake Country Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 38.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.6%
NE
6.4%
E
5.2%
SE
1.4%
S
8.6%
SW
11%
W
11.1%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -11°C to 33°C
-11°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,798 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lake Country Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KW63
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 421 ft MSL

Location

City: Clarksville
Country: US
Latitude: 36.595798°
Longitude: -78.560097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lake Country Regional Airport

Overview

Lake Country Regional Airport serves the Clarksville area in Virginia, situated at an elevation of 421 feet MSL. The airport provides a medium-sized facility with a single asphalt runway (04/22) measuring 4,500 feet in length. Its location at coordinates 36.595798, -78.560097 makes it a strategic aviation resource for the local region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 83.7% of the time, with minimal occurrences of challenging weather. The prevailing winds are from the southwest (225°) at an average of 5.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 17 knots. Temperature variability is significant, ranging from -8°C to 33°C, with an average of 10.6°C, suggesting potential for seasonal weather considerations.

Notable Features

The airport demonstrates stable visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 9.7 statute miles and extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring in only 0.7% of observations). Wind patterns show a high frequency of calm conditions, with 39.7% of observations indicating no significant wind movement. The runway alignment suggests good wind adaptability.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 offers favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. The best VFR months are January, November, and October, providing optimal flying conditions during these periods. Pilots should anticipate minimal wind-related approach challenges based on the consistent wind and runway characteristics.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.