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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.

MVFR
Observed 1053Z (5:53 AM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
080° 8 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
1,100 ft
Altimeter
30.00"
Temp / Dew
72°F / 22°C
dew 70°F / 21°C

Wind from the east (080°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,100 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KSWO 131053Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM BKN011 22/21 A3000 RMK AO2 CIG 008V013 SLP143 T02220211

Current pilot readout for KSWO

KSWO is currently MVFR with winds from 080° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 1,000 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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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 KSWO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
04FAV7 kt head5 kt right
351 kt head8 kt right
171 kt tail8 kt left
227 kt tail5 kt left

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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.

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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.

Recent aviation weather trends at KSWO

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Last 24 hours

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Last 7 days
VFR 97%MVFR 1%IFR 1%LIFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 6/16 kt
Max gust: 25 kt
Lowest ceiling: 100 ft
Lowest vis: 0.25 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 6

Most recent change: LIFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
17
62%
04
27%
35
7%
22
4%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 1052Z (5:52 AM CDT)

TAF KSWO 131052Z 1311/1406 11006KT P6SM VCSH BKN011 BKN110 FM131400 15010G20KT P6SM SCT120 FM140000 11011KT P6SM 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
Next sunset
13h 39m

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Historical Flying Weather at KSWO

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.

VFR Score
57
Wind Score
50
Reliability Score
56
National VFR rank
#410 of 1,400
Regional rank
#37
State rank
#12
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
84.5%
MVFR
9.1%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
2.1%
Est. VFR days/yr
289
Most VFR month
August
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
2,700 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
8.9%
Median wind
8 kt
Gusty hours
17.1%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.4%
Fog/mist days/yr
102
Thunderstorm days/yr
49
Summer density alt
3,348 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KSWO monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan80.210.75.43.7
Feb76.513.45.84.3
Mar80.712.94.32.1
Apr83.311.73.81.2
May83.211.44.01.5
Jun92.54.52.10.9
Jul94.33.31.80.6
Aug94.83.41.30.5
Sep90.25.92.91.0
Oct85.78.43.92.0
Nov83.99.44.12.6
Dec75.114.06.24.8

Average wind by month

0611JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KSWO average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan7.9 kt
Feb8.5 kt
Mar9.5 kt
Apr10.0 kt
May8.5 kt
Jun8.4 kt
Jul7.3 kt
Aug7.1 kt
Sep7.0 kt
Oct7.9 kt
Nov8.0 kt
Dec7.7 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 2610 · 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)

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