Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport (KLEW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport in Auburn/Lewiston, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport (KLEW) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Auburn/Lewiston, ME at 288 ft. KLEW reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 17, 22, 35) — longest 5,001 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 KLEW 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-southeast (150°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 800 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 800 ft.
METAR KLEW 290556Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM OVC008 19/19 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP080 6//// T01940189 10200 20194 58002 PNO $
What changed at KLEW?
Since the 0528Z (1:28 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0528Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLEW
KLEW is currently IFR with winds from 150° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 288 ft). KLEW does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPWM, about 24 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 KLEW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 2,750 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 22 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 04 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 35 | 2,750 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 800 ft.
KLEW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport in Auburn/Lewiston, 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 KLEW 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 KLEW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 0050/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK OVC 002/RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH LGTS JUST BEFORE MINS, SAW RUNWAY AT 100 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 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 002Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH L…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLEW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLEW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 36 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 35
- 38%
- 17
- 33%
- 22
- 20%
- 04
- 9%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLEW
- IATA
- LEW
- FAA LID
- LEW
- City
- Auburn/Lewiston
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 288 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.0485, -70.2835
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPWM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- Sky Streakers RC Club - Waterman's Gravel Pit — New Gloucester, ME · 4 mi
- Downeast Soaring Club Inc - Twin Brooks Recreation Area — Cumberland, ME · 18 mi
- Propsnappers Inc 1 — Bridgton, ME · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLEW reported VFR conditions during about 78.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. February had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 27.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.3 | 9.6 | 7.3 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 79.3 | 7.7 | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 79.1 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 6.0 |
| May | 75.2 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 73.7 | 10.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Jul | 76.5 | 8.3 | 5.6 | 9.6 |
| Aug | 79.0 | 8.0 | 5.3 | 7.7 |
| Sep | 77.9 | 8.0 | 5.7 | 8.4 |
| Oct | 74.4 | 9.7 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 79.1 | 8.4 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Dec | 72.1 | 10.4 | 9.6 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLEW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport in Auburn/Lewiston, ME shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KLEW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLEW?+
KLEW has 4 runways — 04, 17, 22, 35; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLEW report its own weather?+
Yes — Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLEW have a TAF?+
No — KLEW does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPWM, about 24 nm away.
Does KLEW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLEW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLEW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLEW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport (KLEW) 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 Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport (KLEW)
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 Auburn Lewiston Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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