Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Manitowoc County Airport in Manitowoc, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Manitowoc, WI at 651 ft. KMTW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 17, 25, 35) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 111. Track KMTW 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 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMTW 290156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01940139 $
What changed at KMTW?
Since the 0056Z (7:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMTW
KMTW is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 651 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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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 KMTW. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 3,341 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 17 | 5,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 25 | 3,341 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 35 | 5,001 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 7→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMTW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Manitowoc County Airport in Manitowoc, WI: 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 KMTW 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 KMTW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LDM UA /OV LDM/TM 0019/FL300/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP
LDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL47 4411N 08540W 2016 F360 319/074KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL47 4411N 08540W 2016 …Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMTW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMTW reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 31%
- 17
- 30%
- 07
- 20%
- 35
- 19%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KMTW 282331Z 2900/2924 05004KT P6SM SKC FM290500 VRB02KT P6SM SKC FM291500 19005KT P6SM SCT050 FM292200 16006KT P6SM SCT080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMTW
- IATA
- MTW
- FAA LID
- MTW
- City
- Manitowoc
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 651 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.1271, -87.6820
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 111 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 13m
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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.
- Manitwo Flyers LTD - E Hillcrest Rd — Two Rivers, WI · 7 mi
- Manitwo Flyers LTD -Mishicot High School — Mishicot, WI · 8 mi
- Calumet Flyers Inc - Calumet Flyers Miniature Aircraft Airport — Hilbert, WI · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMTW reported VFR conditions during about 75.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 12.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59.7 | 26.9 | 8.4 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 69.0 | 19.8 | 7.4 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 72.8 | 15.6 | 6.2 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 77.0 | 12.7 | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| May | 81.0 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 82.4 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 87.1 | 8.3 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 83.7 | 10.7 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 78.8 | 13.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 76.5 | 14.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 71.2 | 19.8 | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 56.4 | 28.3 | 8.4 | 6.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.8 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.2 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.6 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMTW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMTW?+
KMTW has 4 runways — 07, 17, 25, 35; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMTW report its own weather?+
Yes — Manitowoc County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMTW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMTW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMTW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMTW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW)
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 Manitowoc County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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