Mineral Wells Regional Airport (KMWL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mineral Wells Regional Airport in Mineral Wells, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mineral Wells Regional Airport (KMWL) is a regional airport serving Mineral Wells, TX at 974 ft. KMWL reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 17, 31, 35), longest 5,996 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.075. Track KMWL 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 southeast (140°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMWL 130453Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 30/21 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP118 T03000206
What changed at KMWL?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.91 → 29.93 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMWL
KMWL is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,000 ft (field elevation 974 ft). KMWL does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNFW, about 31 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 KMWL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 5,996 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 17 | 4,188 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 35 | 4,188 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 31 | 5,996 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 10→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMWL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mineral Wells Regional Airport in Mineral Wells, TX: 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 KMWL 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 KMWL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ACT UA /OV ACT060013/TM 0001/FL200/TP C130/TB NEG/RM ZFW96
ACT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACT060013Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP C130Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZFW96Remarks.Show raw report
MWL UA /OV UKW/TM 2359/FL190/TP A321/TB NEG/RM MOSTLY SMOOTH ZFW75
MWL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UKWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2359Reported at 23:59 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM MOSTLY SMOOTH ZFW75Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMWL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMWL reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 71%
- 17
- 24%
- 31
- 3%
- 35
- 2%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMWL
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KMWL.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMWL
- IATA
- MWL
- FAA LID
- MWL
- City
- Mineral Wells
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 974 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.7816, -98.0602
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,996 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNFW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 52m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KMWL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMWL reported VFR conditions during about 85.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 296 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 9.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.7 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 74.3 | 15.2 | 6.4 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 81.0 | 12.2 | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 80.6 | 14.2 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| May | 83.3 | 12.2 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 93.6 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 96.2 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 96.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 90.2 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 85.7 | 8.6 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 82.2 | 10.9 | 4.7 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 77.1 | 13.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.2 kt |
| May | 8.2 kt |
| Jun | 7.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMWL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMWL?+
KMWL has 4 runways: 13, 17, 31, 35; the longest is 5,996 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMWL report its own weather?+
Yes. Mineral Wells Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMWL have a TAF?+
No. KMWL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNFW, about 31 nm away.
Does KMWL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMWL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMWL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mineral Wells Regional Airport (KMWL)
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