Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) is a regional airport serving Mosinee, WI at 1,277 ft. KCWA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35) — longest 7,723 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 KCWA 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 west-southwest (250°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCWA 291850Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3005
What changed at KCWA?
Since the 1747Z (12:47 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1747Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCWA
KCWA is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,000 ft (field elevation 1,277 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KCWA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 7,723 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 17 | 6,501 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 35 | 6,501 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 08 | 7,723 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 7→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCWA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, 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 KCWA 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 KCWA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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EAU UA /OV KEAU/TM 1423/FL020/TP EC45/SK OVC020/WX 10SM/RM DURD TOPS 025
EAU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KEAULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1423Reported at 14:23 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP EC45Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD TOPS 025Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCWA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCWA reported mostly VFR across 38 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 12 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 43%
- 35
- 21%
- 17
- 19%
- 08
- 17%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KCWA 291720Z 2918/3018 23003KT P6SM FEW050 FM292000 15004KT P6SM SCT050 FM300200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM301200 27003KT 6SM FU SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCWA
- IATA
- CWA
- FAA LID
- CWA
- City
- Mosinee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,277 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.7774, -89.6702
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,723 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.45 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 35m
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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.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCWA reported VFR conditions during about 72.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 211 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.9 kt, calm 10.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.8 | 27.5 | 11.3 | 8.4 |
| Feb | 69.0 | 19.0 | 7.8 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 72.9 | 15.2 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 73.8 | 14.5 | 7.5 | 4.3 |
| May | 80.5 | 10.8 | 5.3 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 80.8 | 10.6 | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 86.3 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 80.2 | 10.2 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 78.4 | 11.6 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 72.4 | 16.1 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 65.3 | 21.2 | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 47.2 | 28.8 | 13.2 | 10.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.2 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCWA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee, 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 ↗
KCWA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCWA?+
KCWA has 4 runways — 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 7,723 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCWA report its own weather?+
Yes — Central Wisconsin Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCWA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCWA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCWA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCWA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCWA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA) 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 Central Wisconsin Airport (KCWA)
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 Central Wisconsin Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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