Skyhaven Airport (KDAW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Skyhaven Airport in Rochester, NH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Skyhaven Airport (KDAW) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Rochester, NH at 322 ft. KDAW reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 4,201 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.275. Track KDAW 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KDAW 290351Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 19/18 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP063 T01890183 $
What changed at KDAW?
Since the 0251Z (10:51 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0251Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDAW
KDAW is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 322 ft). KDAW does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPSM, about 13 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 KDAW. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 4,201 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 33 | 4,201 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,000 ft.
KDAW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Skyhaven Airport in Rochester, NH: 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 KDAW 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 KDAW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RUT UA /OV RUT350010/TM 0050/FL330/TP E75L/SK TOP350
RUT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RUT350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 0050/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK OVC 002/RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH LGTS JUST BEFORE MINS, SAW RUNWAY AT 100 ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 002Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH L…Remarks.Show raw report
LWM UA /OV LWM/TM 2341/FL187/TP E75S/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SID
LWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL187Altitude: 18,700 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SIDRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2340/FL004/TP C208/SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 004 DURD ILS 11Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 2338/FL070/TP C208/TB LGT CHOP/RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEB
LEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEBRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2319/FL004/TP CL35/SK OVC004/WX 1/2SM/RM DURD RY11 PWM
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC004Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD RY11 PWMRemarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BAF025008/TM 2312/FL050/TP E75L/WX MOD RA/TB MOD CHOP/RM DURD
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAF025008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2312Reported at 23:12 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.WX MOD RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 2235/FL005/TP C56X/SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2235Reported at 22:35 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 005 DURD ILS 11Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDAW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDAW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 36 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 33
- 62%
- 15
- 38%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDAW
- FAA LID
- DAW
- City
- Rochester
- State
- New Hampshire
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 322 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.2841, -70.9293
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,201 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPSM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 12m
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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
8 airports+2 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.
- Skyhaven Airport — Rochester, NH · 0 mi
- Ponderosa RC Hawks - Hubbard Rd — Berwick, ME · 3 mi
- Major George S Roberts - Marshwood Jr. High School — Eliot, ME · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDAW reported VFR conditions during about 78.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 28.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.3 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 79.4 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 79.6 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 6.6 |
| Apr | 78.7 | 8.2 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| May | 75.8 | 8.1 | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| Jun | 75.3 | 9.2 | 7.1 | 8.4 |
| Jul | 80.1 | 8.2 | 4.9 | 6.8 |
| Aug | 82.5 | 7.5 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 81.0 | 7.3 | 4.7 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 76.6 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 80.8 | 8.6 | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 72.8 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 9.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 5.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.8 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 3.9 kt |
| Jul | 3.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDAW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDAW?+
KDAW has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 4,201 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDAW report its own weather?+
Yes — Skyhaven Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDAW have a TAF?+
No — KDAW does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPSM, about 13 nm away.
Does KDAW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDAW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDAW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Skyhaven Airport (KDAW)
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