Norwood Memorial Airport

KOWD / OWD

Norwood, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
10:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOWD 221053Z 18006KT 10SM FEW050 OVC110 04/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP227 T00440006 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,049 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,049 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Norwood Memorial Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 6 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (49 ft)
Pressure Alt
-244 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,552 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWD
10
28
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 3,995 ft 75 ft ASP 89°
0.1 kt 6.0 kt
91° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,008 ft 100 ft ASP 155°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOWD

7,104 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.6%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
12.1%
LIFR
3.7%

Norwood Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 107 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 107 kt
Calm Winds: 33.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.5%
NE
6.6%
E
3.5%
SE
2.5%
S
12.8%
SW
8.8%
W
13.2%
NW
10.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -25°C to 29°C
-25°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.3%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

November February December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,104 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Norwood Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOWD
IATA Code: OWD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Norwood
Country: US
Latitude: 42.190498°
Longitude: -71.172897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,995 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,008 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Norwood Memorial Airport

Overview

Norwood Memorial Airport serves the Greater Boston metropolitan area, situated in Norwood, Massachusetts. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, business, and regional transportation in the eastern Massachusetts region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring less frequently. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 28°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. Average visibility is excellent at 8.6 statute miles, with only 6.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Notable Features

Located at a modest elevation of 49 feet MSL, Norwood Memorial Airport features two parallel runways: 10/28 at 3,995 feet and 17/35 at 4,008 feet. Wind patterns are consistently from the west (270°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots, and calm conditions occur 37% of the time. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment with minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

November, December, and October represent the best VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect relatively stable wind conditions with an average speed of 7.4 knots, though maximum recorded winds have reached 107 knots. Runway selection should prioritize 10/28 and 17/35, both of which have favorable wind alignments and minimal crosswind challenges.

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.