KLWS/LWS METAR & TAF Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport

Lewiston, IdahoElevation 1,442 ftMedium airport

CURRENT STATUS

VFR42 min old

No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

VFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

090@5

steady

VISIBILITY

10 SM

16.1 km

CEILING

None

no BKN/OVC layer

DENSITY ALT

1,969 ft

+527 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2256Z (3:56 PM local) · 42 min old

KLWS is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND

90° at 5 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

10 statute miles

16.1 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

CLR

FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

17°C / 4°C

63°F / 39°F. 13°C spread.

ALTIMETER

29.97 inHg

1014.9 hPa, near standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

No significant hazards

No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CLR RMK AO2

Hover or tap any group for a plain-English explanation.

REMARKS: DECODED

AO2

automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)

SLP151

sea-level pressure 1015.1 hPa

T01670039

precise temperature 16.7°C, dew point 3.9°C

station needs maintenance

TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2331Z (4:31 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (5:00 PM local)

KLWS forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN20020,000 ft

OVC10010,000 ft

BKN0404,000 ft

0000Z5:00 PM0448Z9:48 PM0936Z2:36 AM1424Z7:24 AM1912Z12:12 PM0000Z5:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM BKN OVC

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FAA: no delays reported at LWS.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 90° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests this afternoon mostly sunny, high near 64F, low near 41F, 22% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

Day	Conditions	Temp F	Wind	Gusts	Precip
This Afternoon	Mostly Sunny	64/41	E 4 kt	–	22%
Monday	Light Rain	55/42	W 4 kt	–	86%
Tuesday	Chance Light Rain	56/41	SW 5 kt	–	47%
Wednesday	Light Rain Likely	53/37	S 5 kt	–	65%
Thursday	Chance Light Rain	52/36	NE 2 kt	–	28%
Friday	Chance Light Rain	50/33	N 1 kt	–	25%
Saturday	Partly Sunny	51/33	NE 1 kt	–	17%

Source: National Weather Service (office OTX). Forecast issued 2337Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

2 runways · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

25 kt

30 kt

35 kt

40 kt

45 kt

50 kt

65 kt

75 kt

100 kt

105 kt

Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.

WIND USED

090° at 5 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 085 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

5 kt

CROSS

1 kt L

BEST

HEAD

4 kt

CROSS

3 kt L

HEAD

4 kt tail

CROSS

3 kt R

HEAD

5 kt tail

CROSS

1 kt R

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 6,511 ft

12/30

Dimensions

5,003 x 75 ft

Surface

Asphalt (excellent)

Edge lights

MED

RWY 12132°T

Landing length (LDA)4,750 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA5,003 / 5,003 / 4,750 ft

REILYes

VGSIPAPI (P2L)

Traffic patternRight

RWY 30312°T

Landing length (LDA)4,750 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA5,003 / 5,003 / 5,003 ft

Displaced threshold253 ft

VGSIPAPI (P2L)

Traffic patternLeft

08/26

Dimensions

6,511 x 150 ft

Surface

Asphalt (excellent)

Edge lights

HIGH

RWY 0899°T

Landing length (LDA)6,511 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA6,511 / 6,511 / 6,511 ft

REILYes

VGSIVASI (V4L)

Traffic patternRight

RWY 26279°T

Landing length (LDA)6,511 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA6,511 / 6,511 / 6,511 ft

ILSILS

Approach lightsMALSR

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

1,969 ft

Pressure altitude

1,392 ft

Field elevation

1,442 ft MSL

Temperature

17°C (63°F)

Dewpoint

4°C (39°F)

Altimeter

29.97 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

0044Z 5:44 PM

Sunrise

1420Z 7:20 AM

Loggable night

0115Z (6:15 PM local) → 1349Z (6:49 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

0044Z (5:44 PM local) → 1420Z (7:20 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

0144Z (6:44 PM local) → 1320Z (6:20 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport is in Lewiston, Idaho. Field elevation 1,442 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

OwnershipPublicly owned

UseOpen to the public

TypeMedium airport

Airline serviceYes

ManagerMIKE ISAACS

Manager phone208-748-9132

AttendedDaily, 0530–2100

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAKLWS / LWS

SectionalSEATTLE

Center (ARTCC)SEATTLE

Flight service (AFSS)BOISE

RegionIdaho

CountryUnited States

Coordinates46.3745, -117.0150

Distance from city2 NM S

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Fuel100 · 100LL · Jet A

Control towerTowered

Field lightingSee remarks

BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)

CTAF119.400

UNICOM122.950

FREQUENCIES

Communications

135.575

ASOS

123.95

SEATTLE CNTR

CNTR

119.4

CTAF

121.9

GND

122.35

BOISE RDO

RDO

119.4

TWR

122.95

UNICOM

UNIC

122.950

UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KPUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport

22 NM N

VFR

KGIC Idaho County Airport

45 NM SE

VFR

KALW Walla Walla Regional Airport

55 NM W

VFR

KLGD La Grande/Union County Airport

77 NM SW

VFR

KGEG Spokane International Airport

78 NM N

VFR

KSKA Fairchild Air Force Base

79 NM N

VFR

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TPA HVY AND TURBINE PWRD ACFT 1560 FT AGL ALL OTHERS 1060 FT AGL.

›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 26; REIL RWY 08; PAPI RWY 12 & RWY 30 - CTAF.

›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3.5 NM.

›CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP PPR CALL AMGR 208-790-1050.

›PCR VALUE: 360/F/A/X/T

›LWS APN E HNGR RAMP CLSD TO ACRS EXC GA AND ACFT WINGSPAN LESS THAN 58 FT.

›FREQUENT NO RADIO AGRICULTURAL ACFT ACTIVITY IN VICINITY OF ARPT.

›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.

›(E94) LAWRS

›PCR VALUE: 720/F/B/X/T

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)

↗Wikipedia

↗KLWS on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does KLWS have a METAR?

Yes. KLWS has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does KLWS have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for KLWS; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at KLWS?

KLWS sits at 1,442 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KLWS?

No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.

This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.