Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Stillwater Regional Airport in Stillwater, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) is a regional airport serving Stillwater, OK at 1,000 ft. KSWO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 13, 17, 22) — longest 7,401 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 KSWO 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 13 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 38°C (101°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSWO 291853Z 14013G18KT 10SM CLR 38/18 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03830183
What changed at KSWO?
Since the 1753Z (12:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 18 kt.
- Wind speed up from 5 to 13 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KSWO
KSWO is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 13 knots gusting 18, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,100 ft (field elevation 1,000 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 KSWO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 7,401 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 8 kt left (g11) |
| 22 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 13 kt left (g18) |
| 04 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 13 kt right (g18) |
| 35 | 7,401 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 8 kt right (g11) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSWO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Stillwater Regional Airport in Stillwater, OK: 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 KSWO 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 KSWO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MLC UA /OV DWINE/TM 1731/FL300/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 300/RM ZFW50
MLC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DWINELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1731Reported at 17:31 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOP 300Turbulence: occasional light chop 300.RM ZFW50Remarks.Show raw report
TUL UA /OV TUL/TM 1725/FL340/TP B738/TB OCNL CONS LGT CHOP 340/RM ZFW50
TUL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TULLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1725Reported at 17:25 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL CONS LGT CHOP 340Turbulence: occasional continuous light chop 340.RM ZFW50Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSWO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSWO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 74%
- 04
- 20%
- 22
- 5%
- 35
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KSWO 291720Z 2918/3018 15008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM300900 12005KT P6SM BKN150 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSWO
- IATA
- SWO
- FAA LID
- SWO
- City
- Stillwater
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,000 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.1621, -97.0856
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.725 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 6h 40m
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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.
- Stillwater RC Flyers - N3460 Rd — Glencoe, OK · 14 mi
- OK Sooner Squadron - Mike Harvey Field — Guthrie, OK · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSWO reported VFR conditions during about 84.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 8.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.2 | 10.7 | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 76.5 | 13.4 | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 80.7 | 12.9 | 4.3 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 83.3 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 1.2 |
| May | 83.2 | 11.4 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 92.5 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 94.3 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 94.8 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 90.2 | 5.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 85.7 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 83.9 | 9.4 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 75.1 | 14.0 | 6.2 | 4.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.5 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 10.0 kt |
| May | 8.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.1 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSWO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Stillwater Regional Airport in Stillwater, OK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KSWO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSWO?+
KSWO has 6 runways — 04, 13, 17, 22, 31, 35; the longest is 7,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSWO report its own weather?+
Yes — Stillwater Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSWO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSWO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSWO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSWO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSWO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO) 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 Stillwater Regional Airport (KSWO)
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 Stillwater Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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