Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW) is a regional airport serving Edwards, CA at 2,312 ft. KEDW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05L, 05R, 07, 23L), longest 16,798 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 KEDW 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 south-southwest (200°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEDW 130755Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02150106 403720204 $
What changed at KEDW?
Since the 0655Z (11:55 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 230° to 200°.
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Current pilot readout for KEDW
KEDW is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 2,312 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KEDW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23LFAV | 16,798 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 25 | 8,000 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 07 | 8,000 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 05R | 16,798 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 05L | 12,000 ft | ASPH | 8 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 23R | 12,000 ft | ASPH | 8 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KEDW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, CA: 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 KEDW is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEDW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEDW reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L
- 87%
- 25
- 11%
- 07
- 2%
- 05R
- 0%
- 05L/23R
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2315Z (4:15 PM PDT)
TAF AMD KEDW 112315Z 1123/1303 27015G25KT 9999 FEW250 510009 QNH2982INS BECMG 1203/1204 25009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2988INS BECMG 1220/1221 25015G25KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS TX40/1221Z TN19/1213Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1223 NEXT 1413
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KEDW
- IATA
- EDW
- FAA LID
- EDW
- City
- Edwards
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,312 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9108, -117.8864
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 16,798 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 26.99 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 17h 49m
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KEDW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Edwards Air Force Base in Edwards, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KEDW weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KEDW?+
KEDW has 6 runways: 05L, 05R, 07, 23L, 23R, 25; the longest is 16,798 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEDW report its own weather?+
Yes. Edwards Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEDW have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KEDW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KEDW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEDW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KEDW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW) 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 Edwards Air Force Base (KEDW)
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