Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kenosha Regional Airport in Kenosha, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) is a regional airport serving Kenosha, WI at 742 ft. KENW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (07L, 07R, 15, 25L) — longest 6,600 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 KENW 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 north-northeast (020°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KENW 290153Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01780139
What changed at KENW?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KENW
KENW is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 742 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 KENW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07LFAV | 6,600 ft | CONC-G | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 07R | 3,302 ft | ASPH-CONC-F | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 33 | 4,440 ft | CONC-G | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 15 | 4,440 ft | CONC-G | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 25L | 3,302 ft | ASPH-CONC-F | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 25R | 6,600 ft | CONC-G | 3 kt tail | 3 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 8→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KENW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kenosha Regional Airport in Kenosha, 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 KENW 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 KENW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JOT UA /OV JOT180030/TM 0123/FL210/TP B39M/TB NEG
JOT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOT180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
PIA UA /OV BDF360045/TM 2319/FL320/TP CRJ7/TB NEG CHOP
PIA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDF360045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.Show raw report
SBN UA /OV KSBN/TM 2112/FL030/TP E75L
SBN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSBNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2112Reported at 21:12 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.Show raw report
MDW UA /OV MDW140020/TM 2049/FL060/TP E545/SK VMC/TB NEG/RM DURD
MDW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDW140020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2049Reported at 20:49 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KENW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KENW reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 25L/25R
- 39%
- 07L/07R
- 36%
- 33
- 15%
- 15
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2341Z (6:41 PM CDT)
TAF KENW 282341Z 2900/2924 03013KT P6SM SKC FM290700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM291600 04007KT P6SM FEW250 FM292200 07006KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KENW
- IATA
- ENW
- FAA LID
- ENW
- City
- Kenosha
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 742 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.5957, -87.9278
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.175 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 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
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.
- Lake County Radio Control Club - West Russell Road — Zion, IL · 7 mi
- Racine RC Club Inc - W Rd — Mount Pleasant, WI · 9 mi
- Lake County Radio Control Club - Beach Park Middle School — Beach Park, IL · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KENW reported VFR conditions during about 76.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 244 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 7.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.6 | 26.2 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 66.2 | 19.8 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 71.2 | 16.6 | 7.0 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 77.8 | 12.7 | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| May | 81.0 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 85.0 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 87.1 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 82.6 | 11.3 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 80.3 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 77.7 | 14.5 | 5.6 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 71.3 | 20.3 | 5.8 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 54.5 | 27.7 | 10.8 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 7.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.8 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KENW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Kenosha Regional Airport in Kenosha, WI 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 ↗
KENW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KENW?+
KENW has 6 runways — 07L, 07R, 15, 25L, 25R, 33; the longest is 6,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KENW report its own weather?+
Yes — Kenosha Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KENW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KENW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KENW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KENW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KENW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) 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 Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW)
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 Kenosha Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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