Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
As of 9:56 PM CDT, Oct 27, KMTW is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Live aviation weather for Manitowoc County Airport in Manitowoc, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Manitowoc, WI at a field elevation of 651 ft. KMTW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (07/25, 17/35), the longest 5,001 ft. Automated weather is broadcast on 111.
Wind from the south (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 30.18 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMTW 280256Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP223 6//// T01390122 58005 PNO $
Current pilot readout for KMTW
KMTW is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors south-facing runway ends (17). Density altitude is approximately 350 ft (field elevation 651 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KMTW by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KMTW reported VFR in 76% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 234 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 15% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 8% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 5%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 25 had the best headwind 34% of the time, runway 35 27%, and winds were calm 17% of hours. Winds most often blow from the west. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 39 days a year. From December to February KMTW was IFR or worse 13% of the time, against 6% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 30 days a year. 62% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in July when storms were in the air 1% of the time.
Gusts showed up in 17% of hours, typically 7 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 55 kt. February is the windiest month (mean 9 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 25 | 3,341 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 07 | 3,341 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 35 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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KMTW runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 07/253,341 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KMTWWind
- 07
- 1 kt tailwind · 6 kt crosswind from right
- 25
- 1 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 17/355,001 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KMTWWind
- 17
- 6 kt headwind · 0 kt crosswind
- 35
- 6 kt tailwind · 0 kt crosswind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
KMTW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. 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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TVC UA /OV TVC/TM 0247/FL360/TP CRJ9/TB NEG
TVC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TVCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0247Reported at 02:47 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MTW UA /OV MTW/TM 0052/FL320/TP B739/TB LGT
MTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MTWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0052Reported at 00:52 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
UES UA /OV BAE/TM 0047/FL380/TP BCS1/TB LGT CHOP
UES UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0047Reported at 00:47 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ESC UA /OV ESC/TM 2345/FL069/TP B190/SK BASE 069 TOP 110/TA M02/IC LGT RIME 063-108
ESC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ESCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2345Reported at 23:45 UTC.FL069Altitude: 6,900 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 069 TOP 110Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M02Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 063-108Icing: light rime 6,300–10,800 ft.Show raw report
MKE UA /OV MKE360030/TM 2333/FL110/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP
MKE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKE360030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2333Reported at 23:33 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
LAN UA /OV LAN310070/TM 2326/FL250/TP CRJ9/TA M29/IC LGT MX/RM ZOB
LAN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAN310070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2326Reported at 23:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TA M29Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT MXIcing: light mx.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BIV UA /OV PMM300030/TM 2324/FL250/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP
BIV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PMM300030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2324Reported at 23:24 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
CWA UA /OV CWA/TM 2258/FL370/TP A21N/TB LGT CHOP
CWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CWALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ 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.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 17
- 42%
- 25
- 25%
- 07
- 17%
- 35
- 16%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0250Z (9:50 PM CDT)
TAF KMTW 280250Z 2803/2824 14007KT P6SM BKN090 FM280600 16005KT P6SM BKN250 FM281000 19008KT P6SM SCT250 FM281600 19009G16KT P6SM SCT250 FM282300 19008KT P6SM BKN080
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KMTW's own weather station.
Wind is 0° off runway 17, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 5,001 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 07/25, 17/35 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A+ · Mogas (auto fuel)
- Attended
- Mon-Fri 0700-1700 local; Sat 0700-1300 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, minor
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- 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
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 111 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 26m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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- Calumet Flyers Inc - Calumet Flyers Miniature Aircraft Airport , Hilbert, WI · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KMTW
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.
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Pilot PIREPs for Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW)
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