Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport in Rocky Mount, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI) is a regional airport serving Rocky Mount, NC at 159 ft. KRWI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 7,099 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.875. Track KRWI 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 northwest (310°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRWI 290353Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2963 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-SW SLP031 T02280206
What changed at KRWI?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRWI
KRWI is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 159 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 KRWI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 7,099 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 22 | 7,099 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRWI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport in Rocky Mount, 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 KRWI 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 KRWI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170010/TM 2204/FL200/TP B38M/TB MOD CAT/RM ZTLFD 29
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CATTurbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZTLFD 29Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRWI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRWI reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 42 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 40 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 22
- 65%
- 04
- 35%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0244Z (10:44 PM EDT)
TAF KRWI 290244Z 2903/2924 23006KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110 BKN250 FM290600 26004KT 6SM BR FEW003 SCT250 TEMPO 2908/2912 5SM BR SCT002 FM291300 32007KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRWI
- IATA
- RWI
- FAA LID
- RWI
- City
- Rocky Mount
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 159 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.8563, -77.8919
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,099 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.875 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 23m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Tarheel R/C Flyers - Town Creek Field — Elm City, NC · 9 mi
- Wilson RC - Simms Field — Bailey, NC · 9 mi
- Down East Soaring Society - California Rd — Farmville, NC · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRWI reported VFR conditions during about 82.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 284 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.9 kt, calm 25.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.5 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 79.5 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 82.1 | 9.1 | 5.8 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 85.0 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| May | 81.0 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 85.1 | 9.0 | 4.6 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 84.7 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 79.4 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 74.2 | 13.5 | 7.6 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 76.9 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 80.1 | 9.4 | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 77.5 | 10.2 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 6.1 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.2 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRWI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRWI?+
KRWI has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 7,099 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRWI report its own weather?+
Yes — Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRWI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRWI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRWI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRWI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI)
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 Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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