Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ainsworth Regional Airport in Ainsworth, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ainsworth, NE at 2,589 ft. KANW reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 17, 31, 35) — longest 6,824 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.325. Track KANW in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (78°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KANW 290335Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 25/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T02530215
What changed at KANW?
Since the 0315Z (10:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KANW
KANW is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,400 ft (field elevation 2,589 ft). KANW does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KVTN, about 30 nm away.
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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 KANW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 5,501 ft | ASPH-F | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 17 | 6,824 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 35 | 6,824 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 31 | 5,501 ft | ASPH-F | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
KANW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ainsworth Regional Airport in Ainsworth, NE: 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 KANW 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 KANW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRI UA /OV GRI270040/TM 0040/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.Show raw report
LBF UA /OV LBF280020/TM 0004/FL240/TP PC12/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 170-240/RM ZDVWC-19
LBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBF280020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 170-240Icing: light rime 17,000–24,000 ft.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KANW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KANW reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 62%
- 13
- 24%
- 35
- 10%
- 31
- 4%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KANW
- IATA
- ANW
- FAA LID
- ANW
- City
- Ainsworth
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,589 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.5792, -99.9930
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,824 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KVTN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 10m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
5 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KANW reported VFR conditions during about 82.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 286 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.0 kt, calm 7.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.0 | 11.2 | 6.1 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 76.2 | 13.7 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 73.7 | 12.1 | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 79.2 | 10.9 | 6.5 | 3.4 |
| May | 81.6 | 9.5 | 5.7 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 91.7 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 88.3 | 6.3 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 86.2 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 7.4 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 84.7 | 8.2 | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 77.1 | 9.9 | 7.3 | 5.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 10.0 kt |
| Apr | 10.9 kt |
| May | 9.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.5 kt |
| Aug | 7.5 kt |
| Sep | 8.2 kt |
| Oct | 9.1 kt |
| Nov | 9.0 kt |
| Dec | 9.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KANW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KANW?+
KANW has 4 runways — 13, 17, 31, 35; the longest is 6,824 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KANW report its own weather?+
Yes — Ainsworth Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KANW have a TAF?+
No — KANW does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KVTN, about 30 nm away.
Does KANW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KANW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KANW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ainsworth Regional Airport (KANW)
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