Norwood Memorial Airport

KOWD / OWD

Norwood, US

Last Updated
May 14, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
320°
4 SM
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOWD 142253Z 32003KT 4SM -RA BR SCT060 OVC080 13/12 A2968 RMK AO2 RAE22B38 SLP050 P0003 T01330122

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 49 ft
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,049 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,049 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Norwood Memorial Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,000 feet and 4 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 4 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 8000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (49 ft)
Pressure Alt
297 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 69 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OWD
10
28
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 3,995 ft 75 ft ASP 89°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
129° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
4,008 ft 100 ft ASP 155°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOWD

7,742 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.2%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
11.7%
LIFR
3.5%

Norwood Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 107 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 107 kt
Calm Winds: 33.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.2%
NE
6.7%
E
3.6%
SE
2.5%
S
13.8%
SW
8.6%
W
12.9%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.8°C
Range: -25°C to 29°C
-25°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.9%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

May November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,742 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Norwood Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOWD
IATA Code: OWD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 49 ft MSL

Location

City: Norwood
Country: US
Latitude: 42.190498°
Longitude: -71.172897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,995 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,008 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Norwood Memorial Airport

Overview

Norwood Memorial Airport serves the Greater Boston metropolitan area, situated in Norwood, Massachusetts. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, business, and regional transportation in the eastern Massachusetts region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring less frequently. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -17°C to 28°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. Average visibility is excellent at 8.6 statute miles, with only 6.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Notable Features

Located at a modest elevation of 49 feet MSL, Norwood Memorial Airport features two parallel runways: 10/28 at 3,995 feet and 17/35 at 4,008 feet. Wind patterns are consistently from the west (270°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots, and calm conditions occur 37% of the time. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment with minimal average crosswind components.

Approach Considerations

November, December, and October represent the best VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect relatively stable wind conditions with an average speed of 7.4 knots, though maximum recorded winds have reached 107 knots. Runway selection should prioritize 10/28 and 17/35, both of which have favorable wind alignments and minimal crosswind challenges.

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.