Walla Walla Regional Airport

KALW / ALW

Walla Walla, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
8 kt
210° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KALW 042153Z 21008G19KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A2998

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 0°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KALW 041738Z 0418/0518 21012G19KT P6SM SKC FM050000 23007KT P6SM SKC FM051200 20005KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
VFR 230° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALW
02
20 ✈️
07
25
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,526 ft 150 ft ASP 36°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
07/25 4,486 ft 150 ft PEM 90°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
120° angle
16/34 5,948 ft 150 ft PEM 180°
6.9 kt 4.0 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 - KALW

7,962 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
7.6%

Walla Walla Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 12.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.8%
N
3.1%
S
31.5%
W
10.1%
NE
2.2%
NW
3.1%
SE
7.5%
SW
18.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.9°C
Range: -7°C to 34°C
-7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.8%
Fog Frequency: 6.6%

Best Months for VFR

July September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,962 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Walla Walla Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KALW
IATA Code: ALW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,194 ft MSL

Location

City: Walla Walla
Country: US
Latitude: 46.094898°
Longitude: -118.288002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,526 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 4,486 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,948 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Walla Walla Regional Airport

Overview

Walla Walla Regional Airport serves the southeastern Washington region as a medium-sized airport located at an elevation of 1,194 feet MSL. Situated at coordinates 46.094898, -118.288002, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Walla Walla metropolitan area, supporting general aviation, potential regional commercial operations, and local transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KALW demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 74.7% of observations. Pilots can expect moderate wind patterns averaging 6.9 knots from the south, with temperature ranges from -4°C to 31°C. Visibility typically remains excellent at 9 statute miles, though fog occurs in 11.1% of observations and conditions can drop below 3 miles in 4% of reports.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with diverse orientations, offering flexibility for different wind conditions. Runway 02/20 is the longest at 6,526 feet with an asphalt surface, while runways 07/25 and 16/34 are 4,486 and 5,948 feet respectively, both with a pavement/mix surface. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components ranging from 3.2 to 4.6 knots.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal considerations suggest September, October, and December offer the most consistent VFR conditions for approach and departure. With prevailing southerly winds and multiple runway options, pilots have good operational flexibility. The airport's moderate elevation and relatively stable wind patterns contribute to predictable approach environments across all three runways.

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.