Ainsworth Regional Airport

KANW / ANW

Ainsworth, US

Last Updated
May 14, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
14 kt
350° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KANW 142235Z AUTO 35014G17KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A2973 RMK AO2 T02560047

Weather Briefing

VFR

Ainsworth Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 14 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating very dry conditions.

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.

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
921 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,589 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,777 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,718 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ANW
13
31 ✈️
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,501 ft 75 ft ASPH-F 134°
10.7 kt 9.0 kt
40° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
6,824 ft 110 ft ASP 179°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KANW

16,241 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.9%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
2.9%

Ainsworth Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 6.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
6%
N
14.6%
S
18.4%
W
16.2%
NE
4%
NW
16.4%
SE
5.7%
SW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.5°C
Range: -23°C to 35°C
-23°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

May February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 16,241 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ainsworth Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KANW
IATA Code: ANW
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,589 ft MSL

Location

City: Ainsworth
Country: US
Latitude: 42.579201°
Longitude: -99.992995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,501 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-F
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,824 ft
Width: 110 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ainsworth Regional Airport

Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW/ANW) is located in Ainsworth, US at an elevation of 2,589 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (13/31, 17/35), with the longest at 6,824 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 16,241 weather observations shows KANW maintains VFR conditions 84.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KANW come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 42 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, February, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -23°C (-9°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 6.5°C (44°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.14 to 30.71 inHg (987-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 16,241 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). 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.