New Bedford Regional Airport

KEWB / EWB

New Bedford, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
3 kt
340°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEWB 050153Z 34003KT 10SM -RA FEW070 SCT090 BKN110 25/21 A2986 RMK AO2 RAB33 SLP111 P0000 T02500211

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 80 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,080 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,080 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,080 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

New Bedford Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (80 ft)
Pressure Alt
148 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,367 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EWB
05
23
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,997 ft 150 ft ASP 38°
1.6 kt 2.5 kt
58° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 128°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEWB

8,849 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.7%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
6.4%

New Bedford Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, November, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 23.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.5%
N
8.7%
S
12.7%
W
15.3%
NE
8.7%
NW
7.3%
SE
4%
SW
16.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -20°C to 33°C
-20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

July November June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,849 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.