Central Wisconsin Airport

KCWA / CWA

Mosinee, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 21:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
21:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
80°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCWA 272155Z 08009KT 9SM FEW033 FEW046 SCT055 30/24 A2968

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,277 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
FEW 4,600 ft AGL
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,577 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,877 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,777 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Central Wisconsin Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,500 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 9 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,300 ft, few at 4,600 ft, scattered at 5,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCWA 272045Z 2721/2818 08008KT P6SM BKN035 FM272300 36013G21KT P6SM SCT030 FM280100 01009G16KT P6SM SCT250 FM280500 02005KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
23:00Z FM272300
+1h
VFR 360° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM280100
+3h
VFR 10° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
05:00Z FM280500
+7h
VFR 20° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CWA
08 ✈️
26
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
7,645 ft 150 ft CON 77°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
17/35 6,501 ft 150 ft CON 170°
0.0 kt 9.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCWA

11,958 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
4.5%

Central Wisconsin Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.5%
N
10%
S
13.7%
W
17.4%
NE
4.5%
NW
15.3%
SE
8.5%
SW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.4°C
Range: -31°C to 32°C
-31°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

May October June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,958 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Central Wisconsin Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCWA
IATA Code: CWA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,277 ft MSL

Location

City: Mosinee
Country: US
Latitude: 44.777448°
Longitude: -89.670238°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,645 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Central Wisconsin Airport

Overview

Central Wisconsin Airport serves the Mosinee area as a medium-sized airport located in central Wisconsin. Situated at an elevation of 1277 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two substantial concrete runways capable of handling diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 68.3% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 17.4% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -31°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 0.9°C. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at an average of 7.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 27 knots and calm conditions 10.4% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two intersecting runways: 08/26 at 7645 feet and 17/35 at 6501 feet, both constructed of concrete. Average visibility is excellent at 9 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring only 3.4% of the time). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with consistent average crosswinds of 5.1 knots.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. The consistent wind patterns and long runways provide flexible approach options. Pilots should anticipate potential fog conditions, which occur in 3.1% of observations, and prepare accordingly with appropriate instrument capabilities.

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.