Is KIWD VFR or IFR right now?

KIWD is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KIWD has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 340° at 14 kt, runway 27 gives a 5 kt headwind and 13 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Gogebic Iron County Airport have?

Gogebic Iron County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,502 ft (1,982 m). Field elevation is 1,230 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KIWD?

AWOS 125.175 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KIWD?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:03 UTC and sunset at 23:34 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:04 UTC.

Are there delays at KIWD right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KIWD.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Gogebic Iron County Airport

General Aviation Airport · Ironwood, MI, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Gogebic Iron County Airport. It's 53°F with 71% humidity. Winds from 340° at 14 kt, gusting 20 kt. Cloud ceiling 4,500 ft.

ICAOKIWDIATAIWDLOCALIWD

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,230ft375 m

Longest runway6,502ft1,982 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates46.53, -90.1346°31'31.1"N 90°07'53.7"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

26 min ago

53°F11.7°C · Dew 44°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

340° @ 14 G20 kt

Visibility7 sm
Ceiling4,500 ft AGL
Humidity71%
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Pressure1021.8 hPa
Gusts20 kt

Few 3,400′Broken 4,500′Overcast 5,500′

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KIWD 042156Z AUTO 34014G20KT 7SM RA FEW034 BKN045 OVC055 12/07 A3017 RMK AO2 RAB52 SLP223 P0001 T01170067

Decoded — plain language

Wind340° @ 14 G20 kt

Visibility7 sm

Temperature53°F / 11.7°C

Dew point44°F · 71% RH

Altimeter30.17 inHg

Ceiling4,500 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 3,400′, Broken 4,500′, Overcast 5,500′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Ironwood/Iron Cnty, MI, US·26 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 21:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 21:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
VFRWind270° @ 14 G22 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now
FromMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 05:00Z
VFRWind300° @ 6 G16 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
FromMon 05:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 7,000′

RAW

TAF KIWD 042110Z 0421/0518 27014G22KT P6SM SKC
  FM050000 30006G16KT P6SM SKC
  FM050500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070

Issued 04 Oct 2026 21:10Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

09/27

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind13 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind13 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:22 UTC

What is the weather at Gogebic Iron County Airport (KIWD) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Gogebic Iron County Airport. It's 53°F with 71% humidity. Winds from 340° at 14 kt, gusting 20 kt. Cloud ceiling 4,500 ft. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is KIWD VFR or IFR right now?: KIWD is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KIWD has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 340° at 14 kt, runway 27 gives a 5 kt headwind and 13 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Gogebic Iron County Airport have?: Gogebic Iron County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,502 ft (1,982 m). Field elevation is 1,230 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KIWD?: AWOS 125.175 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KIWD?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:03 UTC and sunset at 23:34 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:04 UTC.
Are there delays at KIWD right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KIWD.

Runways

1 total

09/27◐ lit

6,502 ft1,982 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS125.175AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS122.30GREEN BAY RDO

Center133.55MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.