Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lawrence Municipal Airport in Lawrence, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lawrence, KS at 833 ft. KLWC reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 15, 19, 33) — longest 5,701 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 KLWC 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 calm, visibility 8 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLWC 290352Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 25/24 A2989 RMK AO1 SLP111 T02500244
What changed at KLWC?
Since the 0252Z (9:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.87 → 29.89 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLWC
KLWC is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 833 ft). KLWC does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KIXD, about 19 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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Track KLWC free on TelegramRunway 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 KLWC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 3,901 ft | CON | — | — |
| 15 | 5,701 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 19 | 3,901 ft | CON | — | — |
| 33 | 5,701 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLWC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lawrence Municipal Airport in Lawrence, KS: 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 KLWC 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 KLWC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLWC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLWC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 37%
- 01
- 29%
- 19
- 22%
- 33
- 12%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLWC
- IATA
- LWC
- FAA LID
- LWC
- City
- Lawrence
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 833 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.0112, -95.2166
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KIXD
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.225 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 53m
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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.
- Jayhawk Model Masters Inc - E 1000 Rd — Lawrence, KS · 8 mi
- Heart of America Free Flight Association - Oak Rd — Perry, KS · 10 mi
- Capital City RC Club Inc - Spillway Rd — Perry, KS · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLWC reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 13.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.2 | 15.5 | 7.6 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 77.0 | 14.7 | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 73.7 | 18.9 | 5.7 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 81.0 | 14.1 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| May | 81.5 | 13.8 | 3.8 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 90.9 | 7.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 90.3 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 88.0 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 84.2 | 9.7 | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 82.6 | 12.0 | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 81.3 | 13.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 69.6 | 19.6 | 7.4 | 3.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.9 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.2 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLWC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lawrence Municipal Airport in Lawrence, KS 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 ↗
KLWC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLWC?+
KLWC has 4 runways — 01, 15, 19, 33; the longest is 5,701 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLWC report its own weather?+
Yes — Lawrence Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLWC have a TAF?+
No — KLWC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KIXD, about 19 nm away.
Does KLWC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLWC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLWC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLWC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC) 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWC)
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 Lawrence Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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