Grant County International Airport (KMWH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grant County International Airport (KMWH) is a regional airport serving Moses Lake, WA at 1,189 ft. KMWH reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 10 runways (04, 09, 14L, 14R) — longest 13,503 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 KMWH 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-southwest (210°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMWH 291852Z 21007KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02500056
What changed at KMWH?
Since the 1752Z (10:52 AM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1752Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMWH
KMWH is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 1,189 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KMWH. 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 | 3,327 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 22 | 10,000 ft | PEM | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 14L | 13,503 ft | PEM | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 14R | 2,936 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 27 | 3,500 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 09 | 3,500 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 32L | 2,936 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 32R | 13,503 ft | PEM | 5 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 04 | 10,000 ft | PEM | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 3,327 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 11→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMWH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, WA: 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 KMWH 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 KMWH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL2293 4543N 11948W 1944 F330 TB LIGHT SK IC
ARP UAL2293 4543N 11948W 194…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV EPH320005/TM 1840/FL077/TP C172/WX FV20SM HZ FU077
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EPH320005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1840Reported at 18:40 UTC.FL077Altitude: 7,700 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX FV20SM HZ FU077Weather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV MWH180030/TM 1745/FL100/TP C182/SK CLR/RM SMOOTH
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWH180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1745Reported at 17:45 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV MWH180020/TM 1634/FL040/TP P28A/SK SKC/WX FV10SM
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWH180020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1634Reported at 16:34 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV MWH320005/TM 1628/FL030/TP F2TH/WX FV5SM FU/RM DURD RWY 14L
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWH320005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1628Reported at 16:28 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP F2THAircraft type reporting.WX FV5SM FUWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD RWY 14LRemarks.Show raw report
PSC UA /OV PSC300011/TM 1507/FL050/TP C25B/SK SMOKE LAYER 050-080
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC300011Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1507Reported at 15:07 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK SMOKE LAYER 050-080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMWH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMWH reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 25%
- 18
- 23%
- 14L/14R
- 20%
- 27
- 9%
- 32L/32R
- 8%
- 09
- 8%
- 36
- 6%
- 04
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1726Z (10:26 AM PDT)
TAF KMWH 291726Z 2918/3018 13003KT P6SM SKC FM292000 21006KT P6SM SKC FM300400 18004KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMWH
- IATA
- MWH
- FAA LID
- MWH
- City
- Moses Lake
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,189 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.2077, -119.3200
- Runways
- 10
- Longest runway
- 13,503 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 7h 42m
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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.
- MLRCM - Moses Lake RC Modelers - McKay Field — Moses Lake, WA · 10 mi
- MLRCM - Weaver's RC Field — Othello, WA · 30 mi
- Weaver's RC Field — Othello, WA · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMWH reported VFR conditions during about 89.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 298 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 13.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.8 | 16.0 | 12.0 | 14.2 |
| Feb | 80.7 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 94.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 97.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| May | 98.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 95.0 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 96.0 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 94.5 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 75.3 | 10.6 | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Dec | 57.9 | 16.3 | 10.9 | 14.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.6 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.
KMWH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, WA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 10 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 ↗
KMWH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMWH?+
KMWH has 10 runways — 04, 09, 14L, 14R, 18, 22, 27, 32L, 32R, 36; the longest is 13,503 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMWH report its own weather?+
Yes — Grant County International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMWH have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMWH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMWH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMWH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMWH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grant County International Airport (KMWH) 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 Grant County International Airport (KMWH)
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 Grant County International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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