Seward Airport

PAWD / SWD

Seward, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -16°C
12 kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PAWD 051553Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM SCT055 OVC110 M09/M16 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP044 T10941161 TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 22 ft
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,522 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,022 ft AMSL
QNH
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (22 ft)
Pressure Alt
300 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,575 ft
ISA Deviation: -24.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AWD
13
31 ✈️
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,240 ft 100 ft ASPH-G 143°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
2,279 ft 75 ft ASPH-G 173°
11.3 kt 4.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PAWD

4,974 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.7%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
0.9%

Seward Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 10.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 16°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 10.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 22.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
54.3%
NE
6.3%
E
0.5%
SE
1.1%
S
6.2%
SW
0.8%
W
0.6%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.1°C
Range: -19°C to 16°C
-19°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.1 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,974 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Seward Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PAWD
IATA Code: SWD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Seward
Country: US
Latitude: 60.130478°
Longitude: -149.418612°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,240 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,279 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Seward Airport

Overview

Seward Airport serves the coastal community of Seward, Alaska, situated at 60.130478, -149.418612. Located at 22 feet mean sea level, this medium airport provides critical aviation access to the Kenai Peninsula region, supporting local transportation and regional connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly visual flight conditions, with 76.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -19°C to 16°C with an average of 0.5°C. Wind patterns are typically from the north at an average of 10.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 20% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt-grooved runways: Runway 13/31 at 4,240 feet and Runway 16/34 at 2,279 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 9 statute miles, with only 2.9% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

September, December, and October offer the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. Crosswind components are moderate, averaging 8.2 knots for Runway 13/31 and 4.6 knots for Runway 16/34. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 39 knots.

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
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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.