Kenosha Regional Airport

KENW / ENW

Kenosha, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
00:53Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
6 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KENW 050053Z 02006KT 10SM OVC006 21/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02060194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 742 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,342 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Kenosha Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 600 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 6 knots. Runway 07L/25R is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 600 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 01:00Z and 03:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast between 11:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (742 ft)
Pressure Alt
690 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,588 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KENW 050047Z 0501/0524 06007KT P6SM SCT007 SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 0501/0503 BKN006 FM050300 36005KT 6SM BR FEW005 SCT020 BKN150 FM050800 36006KT 6SM BR SCT007 OVC015 TEMPO 0511/0515 OVC007 FM051800 04011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+2h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
Mist
08:00Z FM050800
+7h
MVFR 360° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
11:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Ceiling: 700 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ENW
07L ✈️
25R
07R ✈️
25L
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 07L
6,600 ft 100 ft CONC-G 64°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 07R
3,302 ft 75 ft ASPH-CONC-F 64°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
15/33 4,440 ft 100 ft CONC-G 144°
3.4 kt 5.0 kt
124° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KENW

5,165 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.6%
MVFR
12.2%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
1.9%

Kenosha Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 112 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 112 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.3%
N
7.7%
S
9.3%
W
20.3%
NE
8.8%
NW
11%
SE
7.1%
SW
17.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.8°C
Range: -21°C to 33°C
-21°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 16.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

July May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,165 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kenosha Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KENW
IATA Code: ENW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 742 ft MSL

Location

City: Kenosha
Country: US
Latitude: 42.595699°
Longitude: -87.927803°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 3,302 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-CONC-F
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,440 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No

About Kenosha Regional Airport

Overview

Kenosha Regional Airport serves southeastern Wisconsin as a medium-sized airport located near the city of Kenosha. Situated at 742 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three concrete runways accommodating various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 77.7% of the time, with moderate visibility averaging 28.8 statute miles. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 31°C, with western winds prevailing at an average of 9.1 knots, creating generally stable flight conditions. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different orientations, providing flexibility for wind conditions and aircraft types. Runway 07L/25R is the longest at 6,600 feet of concrete surface, offering substantial landing and takeoff options. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment with minimal average crosswind between 5-6.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

With consistent western prevailing winds, pilots can anticipate predictable approach conditions across all runways. The long primary runway (07L/25R) provides optimal landing opportunities, particularly during winds matching its orientation. Low IFR conditions occur infrequently at only 6.3% of observations, suggesting generally reliable visual approach potential.

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.