Cape May County Airport

KWWD / WWD

Wildwood, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:22Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
05:22Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3 kt
110°
6 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KWWD 050522Z AUTO 11003KT 6SM BR FEW004 OVC100 04/04 A3023 RMK AO2 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 23 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
423 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,023 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (23 ft)
Pressure Alt
-300 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,614 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WWD
01
19
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,252 ft 150 ft ASP 360°
1.0 kt 2.8 kt
110° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
3.0 kt 0.5 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 - KWWD

3,891 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.7%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
8.4%
LIFR
8.6%

Cape May County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 14% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 14%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.8%
NE
11.5%
E
6%
SE
3.8%
S
12.1%
SW
7.3%
W
17.4%
NW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.1°C
Range: -12°C to 29°C
-12°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,891 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cape May County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KWWD
IATA Code: WWD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Wildwood
Country: US
Latitude: 39.008499°
Longitude: -74.908302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,252 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cape May County Airport

Overview

Cape May County Airport serves the Wildwood region in southern New Jersey, positioned at 39.008499, -74.908302 with an elevation of 23 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it supports general aviation and regional transportation needs for Cape May County. The airport features two asphalt runways: 01/19 at 5,252 feet and 10/28 at 5,000 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cape May County Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 73.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west (270°) at an average of 8.9 knots, with maximum gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 29°C, providing relatively stable environmental conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location near the Atlantic Ocean influences its meteorological characteristics, with visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles. Pilots should note that fog occurs in 1.3% of observations, and conditions dropping below 3 statute miles happen in only 2.4% of cases. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and modest average crosswind components around 5.6 knots.

Approach Considerations

November, January, and October represent the best VFR months for operations at Cape May County Airport. With low elevation and dual runways offering excellent wind alignment, pilots can expect consistent approach options. The nearly calm wind conditions (15.4% of observations) provide additional flexibility in runway selection and approach planning.

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.