Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field (KRWL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field in Rawlins, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field (KRWL) is a regional airport serving Rawlins, WY at 6,813 ft. KRWL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 11, 22, 29) — longest 7,008 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.525. Track KRWL 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 northeast (050°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.17 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRWL 290553Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01940083 10317 20194 51007
What changed at KRWL?
Since the 0453Z (10:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRWL
KRWL is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,650 ft (field elevation 6,813 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 KRWL. 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 | 7,008 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 11 | 4,322 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 29 | 4,322 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 22 | 7,008 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 1 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→8 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
KRWL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field in Rawlins, WY: 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 KRWL 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 KRWL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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EEO UA /OV EKR305031/TM 0136/FL350/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-14
EEO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EKR305031Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0136Reported at 01:36 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDVWC-14Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRWL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRWL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 22
- 46%
- 29
- 24%
- 04
- 22%
- 11
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0541Z (11:41 PM MDT)
TAF KRWL 290541Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250 FM291600 24010KT P6SM BKN250 FM291900 26015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRWL
- IATA
- RWL
- FAA LID
- RWL
- City
- Rawlins
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,813 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.8056, -107.2000
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,008 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 18m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRWL reported VFR conditions during about 90.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 297 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.7 kt, calm 10.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.8 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 82.9 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 86.4 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 86.4 | 8.0 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| May | 90.8 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 97.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 98.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 96.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 90.4 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 90.3 | 5.9 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| Dec | 82.7 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 1.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 12.5 kt |
| Feb | 13.7 kt |
| Mar | 11.8 kt |
| Apr | 11.7 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 9.7 kt |
| Jul | 8.0 kt |
| Aug | 8.0 kt |
| Sep | 8.5 kt |
| Oct | 10.5 kt |
| Nov | 11.8 kt |
| Dec | 12.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRWL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRWL?+
KRWL has 4 runways — 04, 11, 22, 29; the longest is 7,008 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRWL report its own weather?+
Yes — Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRWL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRWL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRWL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRWL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field (KRWL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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