Potomac Airpark (KW35) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Potomac Airpark in Berkeley Springs, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMRB) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Potomac Airpark (KW35) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Berkeley Springs, WV at 412 ft. KW35 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMRB, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 4,979 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMRB. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMRB, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMRB, 19.4 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMRB 290353Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP032 T02220200
What changed at KMRB (nearest station)?
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 KW35
Based on the nearest station (KMRB), KW35 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 412 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 KW35. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 4,979 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 11 | 4,979 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KW35 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Potomac Airpark in Berkeley Springs, WV: 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 KW35 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 KW35
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMRB reported mostly VFR across 38 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 68%
- 11
- 32%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0027Z (8:27 PM EDT)
TAF KMRB 290027Z 2900/2924 23005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN035 TEMPO 2900/2901 3SM SHRA FM290300 32007KT P6SM FEW030 FEW200 FM291400 32013G22KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- W35
- City
- Berkeley Springs
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 412 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6926, -78.1661
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,979 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMRB
- TAF
- Nearest KMRB
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Michaels Farms Airport — Glengary, WV · 21 mi
- Bedford County Aero Modelers Society - Pond Ln — Bedford, PA · 25 mi
- Pegasus RC Airplane Club 1 — Hagerstown, MD · 26 mi
KW35 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KW35?+
KW35 has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 4,979 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KW35 come from?+
Potomac Airpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMRB, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KW35 can differ.
Does KW35 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMRB TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KW35 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KW35 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KW35 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Potomac Airpark (KW35)
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