Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (KLWV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport in Lawrenceville, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (KLWV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lawrenceville, IL at 430 ft. KLWV reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04U, 09, 18, 22U), longest 5,199 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118. Track KLWV 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 (180°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLWV 130653Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02110200
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Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KLWV
KLWV is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 430 ft). KLWV does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHUF, about 44 nm away.
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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 KLWV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 5,199 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 09 | 5,198 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 27 | 5,198 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 04U | 1,000 ft | TURF-F | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 22U | 1,000 ft | TURF-F | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 36 | 5,199 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 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLWV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport in Lawrenceville, IL: 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 KLWV is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KLWV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ENL UA /OV ENL/TM 0250/FL360/TP A320/TB LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
ENL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ENLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0250Reported at 02:50 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
DEC UA /OV AXC/TM 0143/FL340/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
DEC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0143Reported at 01:43 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLWV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLWV reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 33%
- 04U/22U/36
- 29%
- 27
- 25%
- 09
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLWV
- IATA
- LWV
- FAA LID
- LWV
- City
- Lawrenceville
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 430 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7643, -87.6055
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,199 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHUF
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 23m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather at KLWV
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLWV reported VFR conditions during about 77.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 252 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.2 kt, calm 11.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.1 | 26.4 | 8.5 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 68.5 | 21.1 | 7.4 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 75.1 | 17.8 | 5.3 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 82.8 | 12.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
| May | 81.1 | 13.8 | 4.2 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 85.8 | 10.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 81.2 | 13.1 | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 82.8 | 12.0 | 3.6 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 81.9 | 12.2 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 81.3 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 73.5 | 18.1 | 6.1 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 59.0 | 28.6 | 8.6 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.1 kt |
| Apr | 8.8 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 8.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLWV weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLWV?+
KLWV has 6 runways: 04U, 09, 18, 22U, 27, 36; the longest is 5,199 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLWV report its own weather?+
Yes. Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLWV have a TAF?+
No. KLWV does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHUF, about 44 nm away.
Does KLWV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLWV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLWV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (KLWV)
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