Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport in Lewiston, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS) is a regional airport serving Lewiston, ID at 1,442 ft. KLWS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 12, 26, 30) — longest 6,511 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 KLWS 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 northwest (310°) at 8 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KLWS 290256Z 31008KT 5SM HZ CLR 28/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02780072 55002
What changed at KLWS?
Since the 0156Z (6:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0156Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLWS
KLWS is currently MVFR with winds from 310° at 8 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,350 ft (field elevation 1,442 ft). KLWS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLWS, about 0 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 KLWS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 5,003 ft | ASPH-G | 8 kt head | 0 kt |
| 26 | 6,511 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 08 | 6,511 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 12 | 5,003 ft | ASPH-G | 8 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 6→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLWS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport in Lewiston, ID: 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 KLWS 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 KLWS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLWS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLWS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 30
- 38%
- 08
- 27%
- 26
- 19%
- 12
- 16%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLWS
- IATA
- LWS
- FAA LID
- LWS
- City
- Lewiston
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,442 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.3745, -117.0150
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,511 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLWS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.575 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 34m
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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.
- Mann Lake — Lewiston, ID · 8 mi
- Palouse Region R/C Flyers - Leroy Johnson/Chambers RC Field — Pullman, WA · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLWS reported VFR conditions during about 92.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 311 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.6 kt, calm 24.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.7 | 12.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 85.0 | 8.7 | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 94.6 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 97.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| May | 97.6 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 98.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 95.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 96.0 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 86.0 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 77.1 | 12.5 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 4.9 kt |
| Apr | 5.2 kt |
| May | 4.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 3.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLWS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport in Lewiston, ID 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 ↗
KLWS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLWS?+
KLWS has 4 runways — 08, 12, 26, 30; the longest is 6,511 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLWS report its own weather?+
Yes — Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLWS have a TAF?+
No — KLWS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLWS, about 0 nm away.
Does KLWS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLWS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLWS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLWS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS) 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 Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (KLWS)
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 Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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