Stillwater Regional Airport

KSWO / SWO

Stillwater, US

Last Updated
Mar 7, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
00:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
18 kt
170° G26 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSWO 070053Z 17018G26KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 17031/0016 SLP054 T02110167 $
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,000 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,218 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,178 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSWO 062320Z 0700/0724 16015G25KT P6SM SCT025 BKN150 FM070500 33014G22KT P6SM BKN025 BKN150 TEMPO 0705/0708 4SM TSRA BR OVC020CB FM070900 35016G23KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
05:00Z FM070500
+4h
MVFR 330° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
05:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
09:00Z FM070900
+8h
VFR 350° 16 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SWO
04
22
13
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,002 ft 75 ft ASP 44°
10.6 kt 14.6 kt
126° angle
13/31 5,003 ft 150 ft CON 133°
14.4 kt 10.8 kt
37° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,401 ft 100 ft ASP 179°
18.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSWO

4,569 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
3.4%

Stillwater Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 12.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.3%
NE
6.3%
E
7.9%
SE
14.5%
S
23.8%
SW
5.9%
W
3.9%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -16°C to 34°C
-16°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,569 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stillwater Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSWO
IATA Code: SWO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,000 ft MSL

Location

City: Stillwater
Country: US
Latitude: 36.162132°
Longitude: -97.085581°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,401 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stillwater Regional Airport

Overview

Stillwater Regional Airport serves the Stillwater area in Oklahoma, providing a medium-sized airport facility for general aviation and regional transportation. Located at 36.162132, -97.085581 with an elevation of 1000 feet MSL, the airport offers three runways supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSWO demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 82.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -13°C to 34°C, with prevailing southerly winds averaging 8 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent at 9.4 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying lengths: Runway 04/22 and 13/31 at approximately 5000 feet, and a longer Runway 17/35 extending 7401 feet. All runways show 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 knots. The asphalt and concrete surface compositions provide reliable landing conditions across different aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns predominantly from the south (180 degrees), which provides predictable approach conditions. September, January, and December represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations. With calm wind conditions occurring 12.5% of the time, pilots should be prepared for variable wind scenarios during approach and landing.

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.