NZWD
Williams Field Skiway
McMurdo StationElevation 68 ftMedium airport
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Williams Field Skiway is in McMurdo Station. Field elevation 68 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeMedium airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANZWD
CountryAntarctica
Coordinates-77.8674, 167.0570
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.2
MCMURDO CNTR
CNTR
218.2
INTL DISTRESS
MISC
126.2
WILLIAMS FIELD TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NZWD have a METAR?
Yes. NZWD is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does NZWD have a TAF?
When NZWD issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NZWD?
NZWD sits at 68 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NZWD?
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.