Edwards Air Force Base

KEDW / EDW

Edwards, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 01:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
01:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0kt
30 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.04
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEDW 030155Z 00000KT 30SM FEW280 19/M02 A3004 RMK AO2A WIND DATA EST SLP164 T01931018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,312ft
FEW 28,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
28,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,312ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.04 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.76 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,312 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,192 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,227 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EDW
04L
22R
04R
22L
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04L/22R 12,000 ft 200 ft ASPH
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
04R/22L 15,024 ft 300 ft CONC 58°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
58° angle
06/24 8,000 ft 50 ft CON 77°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
77° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Edwards Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEDW
IATA Code: EDW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,312 ft MSL

Location

City: Edwards
Country: US
Latitude: 34.905399°
Longitude: -117.884003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 12,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 15,024 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Edwards Air Force Base

Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW/EDW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Edwards, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,312 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L, 06/24) with ASPH and CONC and CON surfaces . Weather services provide regular 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.