KXWA METAR

Current observed weather at Williston Basin International (XWA · KXWA), Williston, ND, elevation 2,356 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0751Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0751Z

VFR

METAR KXWA 210751Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM OVC070 12/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP253 T01170100

Wind

110° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Ceiling

7,000 ft OVC

Temp / Dewpoint

12° / 10°C

Altimeter

30.25"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

Field	Value	What that means
Flight category	VFR	Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Wind	110° at 5 kt	Direction is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility	10+ SM	10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
Ceiling	7,000 ft OVC	Lowest OVC layer, 7,000 ft above the field.
Sky	Overcast at 7,000 ft AGL	—
Temperature	12°C (53°F)	—
Dewpoint	10°C (50°F)	—
Temp/dewpoint spread	2°C	A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter	30.25 inHg	Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.

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Flight category

Wind · kt (gust shading)

Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)

Visibility · SM

All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp

Time	Category	Wind	Visibility	Ceiling	Temp
0851Z	VFR	090° at 13 kt	10+ SM	9,500 ft	12°C
0951Z	VFR	090° at 14 kt	10+ SM	8,000 ft	12°C
1051Z	VFR	090° at 13 kt	10+ SM	6,500 ft	12°C
1151Z	VFR	090° at 12 kt	10+ SM	8,500 ft	11°C
1251Z	VFR	090° at 13 kt	10+ SM	4,500 ft	11°C
1351Z	MVFR	080° at 10 kt	10+ SM	1,800 ft	11°C
1451Z	MVFR	070° at 9 kt	10+ SM	2,200 ft	11°C
1551Z	MVFR	090° at 12 kt	10+ SM	3,000 ft	12°C
1651Z	VFR	090° at 10-21 kt	10+ SM	3,300 ft	12°C
1751Z	VFR	110° at 14 kt	10+ SM	3,800 ft	13°C
1851Z	VFR	110° at 15 kt	10+ SM	8,500 ft	14°C
1951Z	VFR	110° at 12 kt	10+ SM	9,000 ft	15°C
2051Z	VFR	100° at 13 kt	10+ SM	8,000 ft	14°C
2151Z	VFR	100° at 11 kt	10+ SM	7,500 ft	14°C
2251Z	VFR	110° at 9 kt	10+ SM	5,000 ft	14°C
2351Z	VFR	110° at 12 kt	10+ SM	5,500 ft	14°C
0051Z	VFR	110° at 8 kt	10+ SM	8,000 ft	13°C
0151Z	VFR	120° at 7 kt	10+ SM	7,000 ft	13°C
0251Z	VFR	120° at 7 kt	10+ SM	6,500 ft	13°C
0351Z	VFR	120° at 6 kt	10+ SM	7,500 ft	12°C
0451Z	VFR	130° at 5 kt	10+ SM	7,500 ft	12°C
0551Z	VFR	070° at 4 kt	10+ SM	8,000 ft	12°C
0651Z	VFR	100° at 6 kt	10+ SM	7,000 ft	12°C
0751Z	VFR	110° at 5 kt	10+ SM	7,000 ft	12°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KXWA?

The 21 Sep 2026 0751Z observation at Williston Basin International reads: METAR KXWA 210751Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM OVC070 12/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP253 T01170100

Is KXWA VFR right now?

Williston Basin International is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

How often is the KXWA METAR updated?

Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.

More about KXWA

Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.

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