Kwailabesi Airport

AGKW / KWS

Kwailabesi, SB

Last Updated
Jun 10, 03:00Z

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Currently using: AGGH
Weather Source: Honiara International Airport (AGGH)
Distance: 77nm / 143km from AGKW

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
12 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR AGGH 100300Z 09012KT 9999 SCT017 FEW019CB BKN100 30/25 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 52 ft
SCT 1,700 ft AGL
FEW 1,900 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,752 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,952 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,052 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kwailabesi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 12 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,900 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AGGH 092320Z 1000/1024 12010KT 9999 FEW017 SCT028 FM100200 09010KT 9999 SHRA FEW018 BKN035 FM100800 VRB03KT 9999 SCT017 SCT028 FM101800 16005KT 9999 FEW016 SCT026
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z FM100800
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKW
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
1,896 ft 66 ft Limestone/Grass
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
170° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Kwailabesi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: AGKW
IATA Code: KWS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 52 ft MSL

Location

City: Kwailabesi
Country: SB
Latitude: -8.360508°
Longitude: 160.775127°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 1,896 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: Limestone/Grass
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Kwailabesi Airport

Kwailabesi Airport (AGKW/KWS) is located in Kwailabesi, SB at an elevation of 52 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 1,896 feet.

Airport Overview

Kwailabesi Airport serves Kwailabesi in SB. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (08/26) with limestone/grass surface. The longest runway measures 1,896 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from AGKW, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.