Barrow County Airport (KWDR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Barrow County Airport in Winder, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Barrow County Airport (KWDR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Winder, GA at 943 ft. KWDR reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 13, 23, 31) — longest 5,202 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.575. Track KWDR 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 not reported, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KWDR 290155Z 10SM CLR 30/22 A2982 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW THRU E
What changed at KWDR?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.80 → 29.82 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KWDR
KWDR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 943 ft). KWDR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAHN, about 17 nm away.
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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 KWDR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is not reported — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 3,607 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 13 | 5,202 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 3,607 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 31 | 5,202 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KWDR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Barrow County Airport in Winder, GA: 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 KWDR 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 KWDR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CHA UA /OV GQO090010/TM 0107/FL170/TP CRJ9/SK OVC TOP 180/RM ZTLFD-38
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC TOP 180Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV DOB303006/TM 0102/FL190/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-38
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DOB303006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW140015/TM 0101/FL340/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELW140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA240010/TM 0058/FL370/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-28
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 0042/FL270/TP C56X/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-22
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-22Remarks.Show raw report
GRD UA /OV GRD/TM 0009/FL320/TP C501/TA M22/IC LGT RIME 320/RM V32
GRD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0009Reported at 00:09 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP C501Aircraft type reporting.TA M22Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 320Icing: light rime 320.RM V32Remarks.Show raw report
GRD UA /OV GRD/TM 2341/FL130/TP A320/SK SKC/RM ZTLFD-31
GRD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KWDR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KWDR reported mostly VFR across 69 observations, with 0 flight-category changes.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KWDR
- IATA
- WDR
- FAA LID
- WDR
- City
- Winder
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 943 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9829, -83.6674
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,202 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAHN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 33m
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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.
- Scenic R/C Flyers 1 — Statham, GA · 3 mi
- Saraf Farms RC - Indian Creek Rd — Good Hope, GA · 16 mi
- Friendly Flyers - Main St — Jersey, GA · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KWDR reported VFR conditions during about 80.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.4 kt, calm 42.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.6 | 11.2 | 5.3 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 75.7 | 10.5 | 5.9 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 80.3 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 7.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| May | 83.6 | 8.5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 87.3 | 6.8 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 86.1 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 80.3 | 10.9 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 81.2 | 9.3 | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 80.0 | 9.9 | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 69.7 | 12.8 | 6.4 | 11.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.4 kt |
| Mar | 4.5 kt |
| Apr | 4.1 kt |
| May | 3.2 kt |
| Jun | 2.8 kt |
| Jul | 2.3 kt |
| Aug | 2.0 kt |
| Sep | 2.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.2 kt |
| Nov | 3.5 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KWDR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KWDR?+
KWDR has 4 runways — 05, 13, 23, 31; the longest is 5,202 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KWDR report its own weather?+
Yes — Barrow County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KWDR have a TAF?+
No — KWDR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAHN, about 17 nm away.
Does KWDR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KWDR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KWDR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Barrow County Airport (KWDR)
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