Joint Base Andrews (KADW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, MD, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Joint Base Andrews (KADW) is a regional airport serving Camp Springs, MD at 280 ft. KADW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01L, 01R, 19L, 19R) — longest 11,301 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KADW in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the east (080°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 400 ft, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KADW 290059Z 08004KT 10SM FEW004 FEW110 21/19 A2958 RMK LTG DSNT SE SLP021 T02050190 $
What changed at KADW?
Since the 2355Z (7:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KADW
KADW is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 280 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
ADW ATIS INFO A 0155Z. 02004KT 10SM FEW004 20/19 A2958 (TWO NINER FIVE EIGHT) RMK PRES ALT PS596 TEMP 68FAH. ILS, RWY 1L, 1R VISUAL APPROACH, RWY 1L, 1R APPROACH IN USE. RWY 19L GS OTS, ADW TACAN OTS. HAZD WX INFO FOR ZDC AREA AVBL ON FSS. RUNWAYS ARE WET. ALL ACFT MUST READ BACK HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. ALL ACFT TURN TRANSPONDERS ON WHEN ENTERING MOVEMENT AREA. CAUTION, BIRD CONDITION LOW, BASH PHASE 1 IN EFFECT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO A.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KADW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01LFAV | 11,301 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 01R | 9,756 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 19L | 9,756 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 19R | 11,301 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KADW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, MD: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KADW is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KADW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0200/FL120/TP B752/TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120Turbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence 7,000–12,000 ft.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0106/FL150/TP B737/TB CONS MOD/RM 070-160
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0106Reported at 01:06 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM 070-160Remarks.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0059/FL090/TP B737/TB CONS MOD CHOP
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV SCAPE045005/TM 0015/FL130/TP C550/TB MOD
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SCAPE045005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
ADW UA /OV 1L ARRIVAL/TM 2338/FLDURD/TP GLF5/WX 9 MILES
ADW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1L ARRIVALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.WX 9 MILESWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL335012/TM 2332/FL040/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL335012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KADW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KADW reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 19L/19R
- 54%
- 01L/01R
- 46%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (9:00 PM EDT)
TAF KADW 290100Z 2901/3007 VRB05KT 9999 VCSH FEW070 BKN120 QNH2957INS BECMG 2904/2905 32012KT 9999 NSW FEW100 510102 QNH2959INS BECMG 2911/2912 32010G18KT 9999 FEW050 FEW100 QNH2966INS BECMG 2918/2919 32015G25KT 9999 BKN065 QNH2966INS BECMG 2923/2924 32010G20KT 9999 SCT050 BKN080 QNH2971INS TX28/2920Z TN20/2902Z
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KADW
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KADW
- IATA
- ADW
- FAA LID
- ADW
- City
- Camp Springs
- State
- Maryland
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 280 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8108, -76.8670
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 11,301 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 113.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 15m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- PGRC - Prince Georges RC - Swanson Rd — Upper Marlboro, MD · 9 mi
- Charles County RC - CCRCC Flying Field — Brandywine, MD · 10 mi
- Free State Aeromodelers - Konterra Model Airpark — Beltsville, MD · 19 mi
KADW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, MD shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KADW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KADW?+
KADW has 4 runways — 01L, 01R, 19L, 19R; the longest is 11,301 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KADW report its own weather?+
Yes — Joint Base Andrews has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KADW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KADW broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KADW publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KADW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Joint Base Andrews (KADW) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Joint Base Andrews (KADW)
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