Grant County International Airport

KMWH / MWH

Moses Lake, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
06:52Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
4 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMWH 050652Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW095 06/00 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00610000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,189 ft
FEW 9,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,689 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,189 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,197 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 402 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMWH 050538Z 0506/0606 25009KT P6SM SKC FM051000 25008KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/31035KT FM051600 26009KT P6SM BKN100 FM052000 29014G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM051000
+3h
VFR 250° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM051600
+9h
VFR 260° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MWH
04
22
09
27
14L
32R
14R
32L
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 10,000 ft 100 ft PEM 54°
3.7 kt 1.6 kt
156° angle
09/27 3,500 ft 90 ft CON 108°
0.8 kt 3.9 kt
102° angle
14L/32R 13,503 ft 200 ft PEM 162°
2.7 kt 3.0 kt
48° angle
14R/32L 2,937 ft 75 ft CON 162°
2.7 kt 3.0 kt
48° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
3,307 ft 75 ft ASP 198°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMWH

4,862 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.1%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
8.7%

Grant County International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 19.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
25.7%
NE
5.3%
E
3.7%
SE
9.1%
S
14.9%
SW
8.6%
W
6.5%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -9°C to 32°C
-9°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,862 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Grant County International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMWH
IATA Code: MWH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,189 ft MSL

Location

City: Moses Lake
Country: US
Latitude: 47.207699°
Longitude: -119.320000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 90 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14L/32R
Length: 13,503 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 2,937 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 3,307 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Grant County International Airport

Overview

Grant County International Airport serves the Moses Lake region in central Washington state, positioned at an elevation of 1,189 feet MSL. The airport features five runways, with the primary runway 14L/32R extending an impressive 13,503 feet, making it suitable for a wide range of aircraft operations. Its medium-sized classification and substantial runway infrastructure suggest significant utility for both commercial and general aviation purposes.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMWH demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing in 71.1% of observations. Temperature variations range from -8°C to 32°C, creating diverse atmospheric conditions throughout the year. Wind patterns are characterized by a northerly prevailing direction at an average of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots and calm periods occurring 17.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's multiple runways offer exceptional operational flexibility, with five distinct runway alignments accommodating various wind conditions. The longest runway (14L/32R) at 13,503 feet provides substantial landing and takeoff capabilities for larger aircraft. Positioned in central Washington's open terrain, the airport benefits from relatively consistent wind patterns and good visibility, averaging 8.8 statute miles across recorded observations.

Approach Considerations

All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 2.9 to 5.1 knots. September, October, and December emerge as the most consistently favorable months for visual flight operations. Pilots should anticipate good visibility conditions, with only 3.2% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles and occasional fog presence at 6.7% of recorded periods.

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.