Westerly State Airport

KWST / WST

Westerly, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 59 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KWST 050153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP250 T10111017
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (81 ft)
Pressure Alt
-272 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,173 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WST
07
25
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 4,010 ft 100 ft ASP 53°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
53° angle
14/32 3,960 ft 75 ft ASP 130°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KWST

4,975 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.1%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
7.2%
LIFR
4.9%

Westerly State Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 21.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.5%
NE
9.5%
E
4.5%
SE
2.7%
S
7.8%
SW
16.1%
W
13.9%
NW
7.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.6°C
Range: -21°C to 27°C
-21°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

November September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,975 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Westerly State Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KWST
IATA Code: WST
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 81 ft MSL

Location

City: Westerly
Country: US
Latitude: 41.349602°
Longitude: -71.803398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,010 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,960 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Westerly State Airport

Overview

Westerly State Airport serves the coastal region of Rhode Island, situated at an elevation of 81 feet MSL near the southeastern Connecticut border. The airport features two asphalt runways capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations, providing critical transportation infrastructure for the local and regional aviation community.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 73.6% of the time, with marginal conditions occurring approximately 14.1% of observations. Seasonal temperatures range dramatically from -15°C to 27°C, with an average around 7.4°C, presenting potential temperature-related performance considerations for aircraft. Southwest winds at an average of 7.5 knots characterize the typical wind environment, with calm conditions present 20.6% of the time.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with Runway 14/32 experiencing a slightly higher average crosswind of 5.6 knots compared to Runway 07/25's 4.3 knots. The airport's coastal location suggests potential for rapid weather changes and marine-influenced meteorological conditions. Visibility consistently remains strong, averaging 9.2 statute miles with only 2.2% of observations showing reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

November, September, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations from the prevailing southwest direction, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 24 knots. The dual-runway configuration provides flexibility for approach and departure strategies based on current wind 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

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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.