Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) is a regional airport serving Arlington, WA at 142 ft. KAWO reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 16, 29, 34) — longest 5,332 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 KAWO 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 variable at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAWO 291556Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01610128 $
What changed at KAWO?
Since the 1456Z (7:56 AM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility moved from 6 SM to 10 SM.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KAWO
KAWO is currently VFR with variable winds at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 100 ft (field elevation 142 ft). KAWO does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPAE, about 16 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 KAWO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 4 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3,498 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 16 | 5,332 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 29 | 3,498 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 34 | 5,332 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 14→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAWO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, WA: 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 KAWO 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 KAWO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA161012/TM 1259/FL040/TP E75L/SK BASES 040 TOPS 048
SEA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA161012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1259Reported at 12:59 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 040 TOPS 048Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA/TM 1216/FL015/TP B739/WV 360/15
SEA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1216Reported at 12:16 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.WV 360/15Wind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAWO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAWO reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 29
- 59%
- 16
- 22%
- 11
- 10%
- 34
- 9%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAWO
- FAA LID
- AWO
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 142 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.1614, -122.1584
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,332 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPAE
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 11h 34m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Evergreen Radio Modelers Association - Church Auditorium — Arlington, WA · 1 mi
- Evergreen Radio Modelers Association - Erma Field — Arlington, WA · 5 mi
- AERCF - Arlington Eagles R/C Flyers - Arlington Eagles Field — Arlington, WA · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAWO reported VFR conditions during about 74.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 225 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.6 kt, calm 33.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.7 | 29.8 | 5.3 | 10.2 |
| Feb | 63.3 | 27.0 | 5.3 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 72.2 | 23.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 77.7 | 19.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| May | 76.6 | 19.1 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 80.3 | 16.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 84.5 | 11.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 81.5 | 13.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 73.0 | 16.6 | 4.3 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 64.1 | 21.7 | 4.9 | 9.4 |
| Nov | 62.7 | 27.3 | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 56.4 | 30.7 | 5.5 | 7.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.3 kt |
| May | 4.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.6 kt |
| Aug | 4.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAWO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, WA 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 ↗
KAWO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAWO?+
KAWO has 4 runways — 11, 16, 29, 34; the longest is 5,332 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAWO report its own weather?+
Yes — Arlington Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAWO have a TAF?+
No — KAWO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPAE, about 16 nm away.
Does KAWO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAWO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAWO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAWO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) 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 Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO)
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 Arlington Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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