Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Williston Basin International Airport in Williston, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA) is a regional airport serving Williston, ND at 2,344 ft. KXWA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 7,503 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 KXWA 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 south (180°) at 14 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KXWA 291951Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM CLR 36/15 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP081 T03610150
What changed at KXWA?
Since the 1851Z (12:51 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 8 to 14 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KXWA
KXWA is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 14 knots gusting 20, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,550 ft (field elevation 2,344 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 KXWA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 7,503 ft | CON | 12 kt head | 7 kt right (g11) |
| 32 | 7,503 ft | CON | 12 kt tail | 7 kt left (g11) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KXWA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Williston Basin International Airport in Williston, ND: 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 KXWA 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 KXWA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MOT UA /OV MOT/TM 1912/FL370/TP B38M/SK TOP370
MOT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1912Reported at 19:12 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK TOP370Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KXWA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KXWA reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 62%
- 32
- 38%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1740Z (11:40 AM MDT)
TAF KXWA 291740Z 2918/3018 17010KT P6SM SKC FM292200 18010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 2922/3002 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB FM300200 09010KT P6SM SCT080 OVC100 FM301000 04009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KXWA
- IATA
- XWA
- FAA LID
- XWA
- City
- Williston
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,344 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.2609, -103.7512
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,503 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 6h 41m
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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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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.
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KXWA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Williston Basin International Airport in Williston, ND 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 ↗
KXWA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KXWA?+
KXWA has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 7,503 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KXWA report its own weather?+
Yes — Williston Basin International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KXWA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KXWA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KXWA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KXWA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KXWA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA) 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 Williston Basin International Airport (KXWA)
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 Williston Basin International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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