Wiscasset Airport (KIWI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wiscasset Airport in Wiscasset, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wiscasset Airport (KIWI) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Wiscasset, ME at 70 ft. KIWI reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 3,397 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.725. Track KIWI 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 east (080°) at 11 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,100 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.
METAR KIWI 291853Z AUTO 08011G17KT 10SM OVC011 22/18 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02220183
What changed at KIWI?
Since the 1845Z (2:45 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1845Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KIWI
KIWI is currently MVFR with winds from 080° at 11 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 70 ft). KIWI does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAUG, about 22 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 KIWI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 3,397 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 5 kt right (g8) |
| 25 | 3,397 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 5 kt left (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 9→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,100 ft.
KIWI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wiscasset Airport in Wiscasset, ME: 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 KIWI 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 KIWI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BHB UA /OV BHB/TM 1935/FL007/TP BE33/SK OVC007
BHB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BHBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1935Reported at 19:35 UTC.FL007Altitude: 700 ft MSL.TP BE33Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC007Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 1920/FL002/TP B738/SK OVC002-TOP022/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 1920Reported at 19:20 UTC.FL002Altitude: 200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC002-TOP022Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY11 PWMRemarks.Show raw report
MHT UA /OV KMHT/TM 1904/FL006/TP B737/SK BKN006
MHT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMHTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1904Reported at 19:04 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN006Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BHB UA /OV BHB/TM 1823/FL004/TP BE20/SK OVC004
BHB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BHBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1823Reported at 18:23 UTC.FL004Altitude: 400 ft MSL.TP BE20Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC004Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BGR UA /OV BST/TM 1817/FL290/TP B789/TB LGT-MOD
BGR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BSTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1817Reported at 18:17 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B789Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
BVY UA /OV BVY/TM 1817/FL007/TP E55P/SK OVC007-TOPUNK
BVY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BVYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1817Reported at 18:17 UTC.FL007Altitude: 700 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.SK OVC007-TOPUNKSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 1809/FL007/TP A319/SK TOPS 019 BASES 007 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 1809Reported at 18:09 UTC.FL007Altitude: 700 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.SK TOPS 019 BASES 007 DURD I…Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PSM UA /OV PSM156020/TM 1806/FL180/TP E75L/TA M9/IC LGT RIME/RM LGT RIME 180-150
PSM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSM156020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1806Reported at 18:06 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M9Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM LGT RIME 180-150Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIWI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIWI reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 39 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 25
- 86%
- 07
- 14%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KIWI
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KIWI.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KIWI
- IATA
- ISS
- FAA LID
- IWI
- City
- Wiscasset
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 70 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.9614, -69.7126
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,397 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAUG
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.725 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 15m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Mid Coast RC Club - Heald Hwy — Union, ME · 27 mi
- Downeast Soaring Club Inc - Twin Brooks Recreation Area — Cumberland, ME · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIWI reported VFR conditions during about 76.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.1 kt, calm 42.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.3 | 9.3 | 8.1 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 78.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 77.8 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 76.8 | 8.6 | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| May | 72.9 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 10.4 |
| Jun | 70.8 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 11.1 |
| Jul | 73.9 | 8.0 | 6.4 | 11.7 |
| Aug | 76.7 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 9.6 |
| Sep | 77.6 | 7.1 | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Oct | 75.3 | 9.5 | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Nov | 78.8 | 9.4 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Dec | 72.0 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 7.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.1 kt |
| Feb | 3.5 kt |
| Mar | 3.9 kt |
| Apr | 4.0 kt |
| May | 3.6 kt |
| Jun | 3.1 kt |
| Jul | 2.7 kt |
| Aug | 2.5 kt |
| Sep | 2.4 kt |
| Oct | 2.8 kt |
| Nov | 3.0 kt |
| Dec | 2.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIWI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KIWI?+
KIWI has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 3,397 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIWI report its own weather?+
Yes — Wiscasset Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIWI have a TAF?+
No — KIWI does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAUG, about 22 nm away.
Does KIWI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KIWI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIWI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Wiscasset Airport (KIWI)
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