Arlington Municipal Airport

KAWO

Arlington, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
01:56Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
6 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAWO 230156Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC015 12/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01170111

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 142 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,642 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Arlington Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (142 ft)
Pressure Alt
-1 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -327 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AWO
11 ✈️
29
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,500 ft 75 ft ASP 127°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
16/34 5,333 ft 100 ft ASP 179°
5.2 kt 2.9 kt
29° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAWO

8,160 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.6%
MVFR
28.2%
IFR
8.1%
LIFR
9.1%

Arlington Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 17.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 33.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.4%
NE
2.7%
E
2.6%
SE
18.1%
S
13.8%
SW
1.6%
W
4.1%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.4°C
Range: -8°C to 32°C
-8°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.8%
Fog Frequency: 9.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,160 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arlington Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAWO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 142 ft MSL

Location

City: Arlington
Country: US
Latitude: 48.161448°
Longitude: -122.158442°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,333 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Arlington Municipal Airport

Overview

Arlington Municipal Airport serves the Greater Seattle area in Washington State, situated northwest of the metropolitan region. As a medium-sized airport with two paved runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, training, and local transportation needs in Snohomish County.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with over 52% of observations showing clear weather. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 32°C create variable conditions, while prevailing southeast winds at an average of 6.6 knots provide relatively stable approach environments. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Located at 142 feet mean sea level, Arlington Municipal Airport features two runway configurations: 11/29 at 3,500 feet and 16/34 at 5,333 feet. Both runways offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind components (4 knots on 11/29, 2.5 knots on 16/34).

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent southeast wind pattern, pilots should anticipate runway 11/29 and 16/34 as primary approaches. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced conditions, with 11.6% of observations experiencing fog and 6.6% having visibility below 3 statute miles.

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.