Mount Airy Surry County Airport (KMWK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mount Airy Surry County Airport in Mount Airy, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mount Airy Surry County Airport (KMWK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mount Airy, NC at 1,249 ft. KMWK reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36), longest 5,500 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 KMWK 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 west-southwest (250°) at 2 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, overcast at 300 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 300 ft.
METAR KMWK 130655Z AUTO 25002KT 6SM BR OVC003 22/21 A3001 RMK AO2
What changed at KMWK?
Since the 0635Z (2:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0635Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMWK
KMWK is currently LIFR with winds from 250° at 2 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, and a 300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 1,249 ft). KMWK does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 37 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 KMWK. 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 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→2 kt, ceiling unlimited → 300 ft.
KMWK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mount Airy Surry County Airport in Mount Airy, NC: 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 KMWK 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 KMWK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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GSO UUA /OV GSO/TM 0153/FLDURD/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23R
GSO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV GSOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KT DURD RY 23RRemarks.Show raw report
IND UA /OV BLF/TM 0144/FL300/TP B738/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BLFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
VJI UA /OV GZG/TM 0121/FL360/TP B739/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 15
VJI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GZGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0121Reported at 01:21 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 15Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMWK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMWK reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 71 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 18
- 56%
- 36
- 44%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMWK
- FAA LID
- MWK
- City
- Mount Airy
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,249 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.4597, -80.5530
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGSO
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 18m
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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.
- Holly Springs Barnstormers - US 52 , Mount Airy, NC · 1 mi
- Riverside Aero Modelers Society - Poindexter Road , East Bend, NC · 17 mi
- Lowgap Flying Club - Hidden Valley Rd , Lowgap, NC · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KMWK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMWK reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 273 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.7 kt, calm 50.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.7 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Feb | 79.2 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 81.3 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 9.1 | 4.3 | 3.0 |
| May | 79.0 | 11.8 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 84.5 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 84.3 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 79.4 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 13.0 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 82.4 | 10.6 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 83.7 | 8.6 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 73.1 | 10.6 | 6.8 | 9.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.1 kt |
| Feb | 3.4 kt |
| Mar | 3.9 kt |
| Apr | 3.6 kt |
| May | 2.9 kt |
| Jun | 2.2 kt |
| Jul | 1.7 kt |
| Aug | 1.8 kt |
| Sep | 2.3 kt |
| Oct | 2.4 kt |
| Nov | 2.7 kt |
| Dec | 2.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMWK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mount Airy Surry County Airport in Mount Airy, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMWK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMWK?+
KMWK has 2 runways: 18, 36; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMWK report its own weather?+
Yes. Mount Airy Surry County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMWK have a TAF?+
No. KMWK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGSO, about 37 nm away.
Does KMWK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMWK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMWK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMWK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mount Airy Surry County Airport (KMWK) 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 Mount Airy Surry County Airport (KMWK)
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 Mount Airy Surry County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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