New Bedford Regional Airport

KEWB / EWB

New Bedford, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEWB 222153Z 19008KT 10SM OVC015 07/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00720039

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,580 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

New Bedford Regional 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 (190°) at 8 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-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 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (80 ft)
Pressure Alt
-63 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,004 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EWB
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,997 ft 150 ft ASP 38°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
14/32 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 128°
3.8 kt 7.1 kt
62° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEWB

6,691 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.2%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
6.6%

New Bedford Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 23.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.3%
N
9.6%
S
11.4%
W
16.6%
NE
9.6%
NW
8%
SE
3.4%
SW
14.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.9°C
Range: -20°C to 28°C
-20°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

November February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,691 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

New Bedford Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEWB
IATA Code: EWB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 80 ft MSL

Location

City: New Bedford
Country: US
Latitude: 41.676102°
Longitude: -70.956902°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,997 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About New Bedford Regional Airport

Overview

New Bedford Regional Airport serves southeastern Massachusetts as a medium-sized airport located at 41.676102, -70.956902. Situated at 80 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure supporting general aviation and commercial operations in the New Bedford area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing approximately 70.4% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate wind conditions averaging 8.3 knots predominantly from the west (270°), with temperature ranges spanning from -16°C to 28°C. October, November, and September statistically offer the most favorable visual flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 measuring 4,997 feet and Runway 14/32 extending 5,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with relatively low average crosswind components of 4.6 and 6.1 knots respectively, which provides consistent operational flexibility for most aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with only 3.2% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence (1.6%). Pilots should anticipate predominantly westerly winds and be prepared for potential marginal visual (MVFR) conditions, which represent approximately 14.6% of observed weather patterns.

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.