Arlington Municipal Airport

KAWO

Arlington, US

Last Updated
May 15, 01:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
01:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
11 kt
200° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAWO 150156Z AUTO 20011G17KT 10SM BKN042 OVC049 13/07 A3009 RMK AO2 RAE38 SLP194 P0000 T01280072

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 142 ft
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
OVC 4,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,342 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,042 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Arlington Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component (gusting to 11 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (142 ft)
Pressure Alt
-31 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -237 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AWO
11
29
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 3,500 ft 75 ft ASP 127°
3.2 kt 10.5 kt
73° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,333 ft 100 ft ASP 179°
8.4 kt 7.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAWO

8,812 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.9%
MVFR
28%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
8.4%

Arlington Municipal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 33.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
2.6%
E
2.5%
SE
17.6%
S
14%
SW
1.7%
W
4.3%
NW
11.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 8°C
Range: -8°C to 32°C
-8°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 8.6%

Best Months for VFR

May September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,812 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arlington Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAWO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 142 ft MSL

Location

City: Arlington
Country: US
Latitude: 48.161448°
Longitude: -122.158442°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,333 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Arlington Municipal Airport

Overview

Arlington Municipal Airport serves the Greater Seattle area in Washington State, situated northwest of the metropolitan region. As a medium-sized airport with two paved runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, training, and local transportation needs in Snohomish County.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with over 52% of observations showing clear weather. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 32°C create variable conditions, while prevailing southeast winds at an average of 6.6 knots provide relatively stable approach environments. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

Located at 142 feet mean sea level, Arlington Municipal Airport features two runway configurations: 11/29 at 3,500 feet and 16/34 at 5,333 feet. Both runways offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind components (4 knots on 11/29, 2.5 knots on 16/34).

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent southeast wind pattern, pilots should anticipate runway 11/29 and 16/34 as primary approaches. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced conditions, with 11.6% of observations experiencing fog and 6.6% having visibility below 3 statute miles.

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.