Joint Base Andrews

KADW / ADW

Camp Springs, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 17:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
10kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.02
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KADW 171755Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 03/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP175 60003 T00321019 10046 20019 57011 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 280ft
BKN 6,000ft AGL
OVC 7,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,280ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,280ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.02 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.74 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (280 ft)
Pressure Alt
180 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,193 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KADW 171700Z 1717/1823 22010KT 9000 BR OVC040 650408 QNH3002INS BECMG 1717/1718 22007KT 9999 NSW FEW030 SCT050 QNH3002INS BECMG 1804/1805 VRB05KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 620404 QNH2998INS BECMG 1809/1810 VRB05KT 6000 -SN OVC010 650109 QNH3000INS BECMG 1813/1814 VRB05KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN100 QNH2989INS BECMG 1818/1819 30012G20KT 9999 FEW030 BKN100 QNH2989INS TX06/1721Z TN02/1805Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 10kt
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 4,000ft
Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR VRB 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ADW
01L
19R ✈️
01R
19L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01L/19R
Active: 19R
9,300 ft 200 ft CON 360°
↑ 6.4kt ↔ 7.7kt
50° angle
✈️ 01R/19L
Active: 19L
9,755 ft 150 ft PEM 359°
↑ 6.4kt ↔ 7.7kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Joint Base Andrews - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KADW
IATA Code: ADW
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 280 ft MSL

Location

City: Camp Springs
Country: US
Latitude: 38.810799°
Longitude: -76.866997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 01L/19R
Length: 9,300 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 9,755 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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About Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews (KADW/ADW) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Camp Springs, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 280 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L) with CON and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.