Appleton International Airport (KATW) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Appleton International Airport in Appleton, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KOSH) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Appleton International Airport (KATW) is a regional airport serving Appleton, WI at 918 ft. KATW has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KOSH, about 17 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (03, 12, 21, 30) — longest 8,003 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KOSH, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KOSH, 16.5 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOSH 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01780156
What changed at KOSH (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KATW
Based on the nearest station (KOSH), KATW is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 918 ft). KATW does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGRB, about 21 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 KATW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 8,003 ft | CON | — | — |
| 12 | 6,502 ft | CON | — | — |
| 21 | 8,003 ft | CON | — | — |
| 30 | 6,502 ft | CON | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KATW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Appleton International Airport in Appleton, WI: 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 KATW 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 KATW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MKE UA /OV MKE190000/TM 0340/FL000/TP A319/WV 010004/RM NEG WINDSHEAR-MICROBURST ON FINAL
MKE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKE190000Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0340Reported at 03:40 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.WV 010004Wind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM NEG WINDSHEAR-MICROBURST …Remarks.Show raw report
VOK UA /OV VOK/TM 0217/FL130/TP C441/TB NEG
VOK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VOKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0217Reported at 02:17 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C441Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
SBM UA /OV SBM/TM 0215/FL200/TP PC12/TB NEG
SBM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SBMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MSN UA /OV MSN/TM 0206/FL190/TP BCS1/TB NEG
MSN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0206Reported at 02:06 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MSN UA /OV C47/TM 0205/FL200/TP E75S/TB NEG
MSN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV C47Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
LDM UA /OV LDM/TM 0019/FL300/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP
LDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KATW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KOSH reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 38%
- 03
- 33%
- 30
- 21%
- 12
- 8%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KATW
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KATW.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KATW
- IATA
- ATW
- FAA LID
- ATW
- City
- Appleton
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 918 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2585, -88.5190
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KOSH
- TAF
- Nearest KGRB
- ATIS
- 127.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 41m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Valley Aero Modelers, Inc - Quarry Field — Appleton, WI · 7 mi
- Winnebago RC Flyers - Carl Traeger School — Oshkosh, WI · 16 mi
- Calumet Flyers Inc - Calumet Flyers Miniature Aircraft Airport — Hilbert, WI · 19 mi
KATW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Appleton International Airport in Appleton, WI 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 ↗
KATW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KATW?+
KATW has 4 runways — 03, 12, 21, 30; the longest is 8,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KATW come from?+
Appleton International Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KOSH, about 17 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KATW can differ.
Does KATW have a TAF?+
No — KATW does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGRB, about 21 nm away.
Does KATW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KATW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KATW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KATW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Appleton International Airport (KATW) 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 Appleton International Airport (KATW)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Appleton International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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