Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (KSAW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport in Gwinn, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (KSAW) is a regional airport serving Gwinn, MI at 1,221 ft. KSAW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 9,072 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 KSAW 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-northwest (290°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSAW 291945Z 29010KT 10SM SCT060 29/15 A3000
What changed at KSAW?
Since the 1845Z (2:45 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1845Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KSAW
KSAW is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 1,221 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 KSAW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 9,072 ft | PEM | 2 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 19 | 9,072 ft | PEM | 2 kt tail | 10 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 8→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSAW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Marquette/Sawyer International Airport in Gwinn, MI: 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 KSAW 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSAW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSAW reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 01
- 52%
- 19
- 48%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (1:20 PM EDT)
TAF KSAW 291720Z 2918/3018 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM301600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT180
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSAW
- IATA
- MQT
- FAA LID
- SAW
- City
- Gwinn
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,221 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.3515, -87.3959
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,072 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.975 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Sunset in
- 5h 30m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 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.
- Sands Model Aviation Club - Marquette County Fairgrounds — Gwinn, MI · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSAW reported VFR conditions during about 68.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 198 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 13.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.4 | 35.1 | 13.8 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 56.6 | 25.6 | 12.4 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 65.3 | 18.5 | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 69.8 | 12.7 | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| May | 78.0 | 10.2 | 5.2 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 81.4 | 8.6 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Jul | 85.3 | 7.8 | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 79.2 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 74.0 | 13.4 | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 67.2 | 18.4 | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 58.2 | 26.3 | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 42.1 | 34.3 | 13.3 | 10.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.1 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.5 kt |
| May | 8.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.1 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.7 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSAW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport in Gwinn, MI 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSAW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSAW?+
KSAW has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 9,072 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSAW report its own weather?+
Yes — Marquette/Sawyer International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSAW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSAW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSAW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSAW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSAW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (KSAW) 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 Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)
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