FAA Delay Status
FAA NAS Status for KEWR
FAA NAS Status is reporting a ground delay program for Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR).
Updated Jul 29, 2026 · 0330Z (11:30 PM EDT) · Source: FAA NAS Status
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Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Newark, NJ at 18 ft. KEWR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (4L, 4R, 11, 22L) — longest 11,000 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 KEWR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 8 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, a few clouds at 800 ft, broken clouds at 2,000 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 13,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.56 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,000 ft.
SPECI KEWR 290559Z 18008KT 5SM RA BR FEW008 BKN020 BKN050 OVC130 22/21 A2956 RMK AO2 P0002 T02170206 $
What changed at KEWR?
Since the 0551Z (1:51 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 9,500 ft to 2,000 ft.
- Visibility dropped from 8 SM to 5 SM.
- Rain began (RA).
- Mist began (BR).
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KEWR
KEWR is currently MVFR with winds from 180° at 8 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 2,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 18 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
EWR ATIS INFO C 0451Z. 23005KT 10SM -RA FEW008 BKN012 BKN050 OVC140 22/22 A2957 (TWO NINER FIVE SEVEN). ILS RWY 22L APCH IN USE. DEPARTING RY 22R FROM INT W 10,150 FEET TODA. ASDE-X IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR ADS-B EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT AND VEHICLES. ALL AIRCRAFT AND VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRANSPONDERS MUST ENSURE TRANSPONDER IS ON PRIOR TO ENTERING THE AIRPORT MOVEMENT AREA. . RWY 11/29 CLSD. RWY 22R GLIDESLOPE OTS, RWY 22R LOCALIZER OTS, RWY 22R DME OTS, RY 4L GS OTS, RY 4L LOC OTS, RY 4L DME OTS. SWAP IN EFFECT. USE CAUTION FOR BIRDS AND CRANES IN THE VICINITY OF EWR. READBACK ALL RUNWAY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSIGNED ALT. HAZARDOUS WX INFO AVBL ON, FSS FREQUENCY. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO C.
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 KEWR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22LFAV | 9,999 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 22R | 11,000 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 11 | 6,725 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 29 | 6,725 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 4L | 11,000 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 4R | 9,999 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 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 5→8 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → 2,000 ft.
KEWR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ: 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 KEWR 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 KEWR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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EWR UA /OV KEWR270015/TM 0503/FL100/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM DURC
EWR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KEWR270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0503Reported at 05:03 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
FRG UA /OV FRG320005/TM 0444/FL020/TP PC24/SK 018/WX RA/TB LT-MOD CHOP
FRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FRG320005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0444Reported at 04:44 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC24Aircraft type reporting.SK 018Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: lt- moderate chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432 F350 187/040KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
TEB UA /OV KTEB010004/TM 0425/FL015/TP C700/WX -RA/TB NEG/RM ON APPROACH RWY 19
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTEB010004Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0425Reported at 04:25 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ON APPROACH RWY 19Remarks.Show raw report
DXR UA /OV CMK180070/TM 0409/FL190/TP B752/TB MOD 190-150
DXR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMK180070Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0409Reported at 04:09 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 190-150Turbulence: moderate 19,000–15,000 ft.Show raw report
TEB UA /OV KTEB270015/TM 0353/FL090/TP B350/TB LGT/RM DURC
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTEB270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0353Reported at 03:53 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346 F350 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC NONE
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345 F360 192/054KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEWR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEWR reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 45 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 22L/22R
- 39%
- 29
- 29%
- 4L/4R
- 22%
- 11
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0540Z (1:40 AM EDT)
TAF KEWR 290540Z 2906/3012 VRB05KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 BKN070 TEMPO 2906/2908 2SM TSRA BR BKN015CB BKN070 FM290900 01006KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 BKN070 TEMPO 2909/2913 3SM SHRA BR FM291400 35008KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 FM291800 33010KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 2918/2922 3SM -SHRA BR
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FAA Delay Status
FAA NAS Status for KEWR
FAA NAS Status is reporting a ground delay program for Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR).
Updated Jul 29, 2026 · 0330Z (11:30 PM EDT) · Source: FAA NAS Status
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KEWR
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KEWR.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KEWR
- IATA
- EWR
- FAA LID
- EWR
- City
- Newark
- State
- New Jersey
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.6894, -74.1705
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 115.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 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
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.
- Safety Third Racing 3 — Jersey City, NJ · 5 mi
- Safety Third Racing 5 — Maplewood, NJ · 6 mi
- Staten Island Modelers - La Tourette Park — Staten Island, NY · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEWR reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 6.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.8 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 81.5 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 80.5 | 9.7 | 6.9 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 81.0 | 9.9 | 6.4 | 2.8 |
| May | 77.0 | 11.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 83.0 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 86.8 | 9.8 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 86.8 | 10.3 | 2.7 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 83.6 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 80.0 | 12.1 | 6.1 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 85.0 | 9.1 | 4.6 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 77.2 | 10.5 | 8.3 | 4.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.1 kt |
| Feb | 9.2 kt |
| Mar | 9.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.1 kt |
| May | 7.7 kt |
| Jun | 7.6 kt |
| Jul | 7.2 kt |
| Aug | 6.9 kt |
| Sep | 7.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KEWR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, NJ 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 ↗
KEWR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KEWR?+
KEWR has 6 runways — 4L, 4R, 11, 22L, 22R, 29; the longest is 11,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEWR report its own weather?+
Yes — Newark Liberty International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEWR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KEWR broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KEWR publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KEWR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR)
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 Newark Liberty International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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