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 west-southwest (240°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 30°C (85°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEDW 290355Z 24008KT 40SM FEW250 30/M01 A2983 RMK AO2A SLP073 T02961007
What changed at KEDW?
Since the 0255Z (7:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 270° to 240°.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KEDW
KEDW is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05L, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,750 ft (field elevation 2,312 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 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 | 8 kt head | 0 kt |
| 25 | 8,000 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 05L | 12,000 ft | ASPH | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 23R | 12,000 ft | ASPH | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 05R | 16,798 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 07 | 8,000 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 14→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 © 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 KEDW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
CDC UA /OV GFS270040/TM 2322/FL370/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP INT/RM AWC-WEB
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFS270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2322Reported at 23:22 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP INTTurbulence: light chop int.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
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 22 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 23L
- 90%
- 25
- 9%
- 07
- 1%
- 05R
- 0%
- 05L/23R
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0400Z (9:00 PM PDT)
TAF KEDW 290400Z 2809/3010 24012KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS BECMG 2908/2909 23009KT 9999 SKC QNH2988INS BECMG 2911/2912 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS BECMG 2916/2917 VRB05KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2985INS BECMG 2921/2922 23013KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2984INS BECMG 2923/2924 25014G25KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2985INS BECMG 3004/3005 23008KT 9999 SKC QNH2994NS BECMG 3006/3007 VRB05KT 9999 SKC QNH2994INS TX/2921Z TN19/2913Z
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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
- 22h 9m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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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 2608 · 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)
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 Edwards Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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