Conway Regional Airport

KCXW

Conway, US

Last Updated
Apr 2, 00:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
00:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCXW 020035Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM FEW065 FEW080 26/18 A2987 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 276 ft
FEW 6,500 ft AGL
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,776 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,276 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Conway Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 6,500 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 13 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 6 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 6,500 ft, few at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (276 ft)
Pressure Alt
314 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,700 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CXW
4
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 4/22
Active: 22
5,500 ft 100 ft concrete
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCXW

13,172 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
2.1%

Conway Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 29.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
9.5%
E
4.3%
SE
6.5%
S
22.5%
SW
7.1%
W
5.3%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.8°C
Range: -14°C to 35°C
-14°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September February March

Statistics computed from 13,172 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Conway Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCXW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 276 ft MSL

Location

City: Conway
Country: US
Latitude: 35.019889°
Longitude: -92.555111°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 4/22
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

About Conway Regional Airport

Conway Regional Airport (KCXW) is located in Conway, US at an elevation of 276 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (4/22), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,172 weather observations shows KCXW maintains VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCXW come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (29.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -14°C (7°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 12.8°C (55°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.47 to 30.74 inHg (998-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,172 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.