Stillwater Regional Airport

KSWO / SWO

Stillwater, US

Last Updated
May 15, 13:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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13:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
15 kt
180° G20 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSWO 151353Z 18015G20KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP056 T02440161

Weather Briefing

VFR

Stillwater Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,000 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,188 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,508 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSWO 151120Z 1512/1612 17011KT P6SM BKN170 WS010/20040KT FM151500 18017G27KT P6SM SCT220 FM160300 16012KT P6SM BKN110 WS020/17045KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 17,000 ft
15:00Z FM151500
+1h
VFR 180° 17 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SWO
04
22
13
31
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,002 ft 75 ft ASP 44°
10.8 kt 10.4 kt
136° angle
13/31 5,003 ft 150 ft CON 133°
10.2 kt 11.0 kt
47° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,401 ft 100 ft ASP 179°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSWO

6,479 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.8%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
3.1%

Stillwater Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, May, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.3%
NE
7.9%
E
7.9%
SE
12.7%
S
28.8%
SW
7.1%
W
3.7%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13°C
Range: -16°C to 36°C
-16°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

September May February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,479 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Stillwater Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSWO
IATA Code: SWO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,000 ft MSL

Location

City: Stillwater
Country: US
Latitude: 36.162132°
Longitude: -97.085581°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,401 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Stillwater Regional Airport

Overview

Stillwater Regional Airport serves the Stillwater area in Oklahoma, providing a medium-sized airport facility for general aviation and regional transportation. Located at 36.162132, -97.085581 with an elevation of 1000 feet MSL, the airport offers three runways supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KSWO demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 82.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences a significant temperature range from -13°C to 34°C, with prevailing southerly winds averaging 8 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent at 9.4 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying lengths: Runway 04/22 and 13/31 at approximately 5000 feet, and a longer Runway 17/35 extending 7401 feet. All runways show 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 knots. The asphalt and concrete surface compositions provide reliable landing conditions across different aircraft types.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind patterns predominantly from the south (180 degrees), which provides predictable approach conditions. September, January, and December represent the most consistently favorable months for VFR operations. With calm wind conditions occurring 12.5% of the time, pilots should be prepared for variable wind scenarios during approach and landing.

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.