Mc Guire Air Force Base

KWRI / WRI

Wrightstown, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:20Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
22:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KWRI 042220Z 03004KT 10SM OVC010 08/06 A3024 RMK AO2A RAB2159E10 CIG 009 RWY18 SLP241 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 131 ft
OVC 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,131 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (131 ft)
Pressure Alt
-192 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,001 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KWRI 041800Z 0418/0524 VRB06KT 9000 -SHRA BKN007 BKN045 QNH3026INS BECMG 0420/0421 VRB06KT 6000 -RA BKN007 BKN015 QNH3024INS BECMG 0502/0503 10006KT 4800 -RA BR OVC007 QNH3024INS BECMG 0509/0510 VRB03KT 0800 FG VV002 QNH3022INS TEMPO 0510/0512 +SHRA VV001 BECMG 0512/0513 09004KT 9000 -SHRA BKN008 OVC030 QNH3023INS BECMG 0519/0520 07005KT 9000 BR BKN012 BKN027 QNH3020INS TX08/0420Z TN02/0505Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:36Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Showers Rain
02:00Z BECMG
+4h
IFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: 4.8 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Rain, Mist
09:00Z BECMG
+11h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
10:00Z TEMPO
+12h
LIFR
Ceiling: 100 ft
Heavy Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WRI
06 ✈️
24
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
10,001 ft 200 ft ASP 45°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
18/36 7,140 ft 150 ft ASP 172°
3.2 kt 2.5 kt
142° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KWRI

5,999 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.2%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
6.6%

Mc Guire Air Force Base typically experiences VFR conditions 70.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 16.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
12.2%
E
5.4%
SE
2.3%
S
7.1%
SW
10.4%
W
21.6%
NW
13.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -15°C to 30°C
-15°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,999 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mc Guire Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KWRI
IATA Code: WRI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 131 ft MSL

Location

City: Wrightstown
Country: US
Latitude: 40.015598°
Longitude: -74.591698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 10,001 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,140 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mc Guire Air Force Base

Mc Guire Air Force Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

McGuire Air Force Base is a medium-sized military airport located in Wrightstown, New Jersey, situated at an elevation of 131 feet MSL. The base serves as a critical strategic location for military aviation operations in the northeastern United States. Its geographical coordinates at 40.015598, -74.591698 position it within easy reach of multiple major metropolitan areas.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 71.7% of observed weather patterns supporting VFR operations. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -15°C to 30°C, with an average temperature of 8.6°C. Wind conditions are typically moderate, with a prevailing westerly wind at 270° and an average speed of 8.2 knots, though maximum gusts can reach 28 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 06/24 at 10,001 feet and Runway 18/36 at 7,140 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 9.3 statute miles, with only 1.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Fog is relatively infrequent, occurring in just 2.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. Crosswind conditions are mild, with an average of 4.9 knots for Runway 06/24 and 5.7 knots for Runway 18/36. Pilots should be prepared for occasional calm wind conditions, which occur in 17.6% of observations. The substantial runway lengths provide ample landing and takeoff options across various weather conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.