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Edwards Air Force Base

KEDW / EDW

Edwards, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 04:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

04:55Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

26°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 8°C

9kt

220°

50 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

29.93

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEDW 160455Z 22009KT 50SM CLR 26/08 A2993 RMK AO2A SLP112 T02580083 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.93 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

27.65 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (2,312 ft)

Pressure Alt

2,302 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 4,177 ft

ISA Deviation: +15.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KEDW 160450Z 1605/1711 24010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH2990INS BECMG 1608/1609 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH2992INS BECMG 1623/1624 24012G20KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS BECMG 1708/1709 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH2998INS TX37/1623Z TN17/1614Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1605 NEXT 1613

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:18Z BASE

+0h

VFR 240° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

08:00Z BECMG

+3h

VFR VRB 5kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

EDW

04L

22R

04R

22L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
04L/22R	12,000 ft	200 ft	ASPH	0°	↓ 6.9kt • ↔ 5.8kt 140° angle
✈️ 04R/22L Active: 22L	15,024 ft	300 ft	CONC	58°	↑ 9.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle
06/24	8,000 ft	50 ft	CON	77°	↓ 7.2kt • ↔ 5.4kt 143° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Edwards Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEDW

IATA Code: EDW

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 2,312 ft MSL

Location

City: Edwards

Country: US

Latitude: 34.905399°

Longitude: -117.884003°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R

Length: 12,000 ft

Width: 200 ft

Surface: ASPH

ILS: No

Runway 04R/22L

Length: 15,024 ft

Width: 300 ft

Surface: CONC

ILS: No

Runway 06/24

Length: 8,000 ft

Width: 50 ft

Surface: CON

ILS: No

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About Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW/EDW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Edwards, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,312 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 06/24) with ASPH and CONC and CON surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.