Is KPWD VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KPWD has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 150° at 8 kt, runway 12 gives a 8 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Sher-Wood Airport have?

Sher-Wood Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 3,900 ft (1,189 m). Field elevation is 2,250 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at KPWD?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:02 UTC and sunset at 00:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:02 UTC.

Are there delays at KPWD right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Sher-Wood Airport

General Aviation Airport · Plentywood, MT, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Sher-Wood Airport. It's 68°F with 24% humidity. Winds from 150° at 8 kt, gusting 13 kt. Skies are clear.

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Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation2,250ft686 m

Longest runway3,900ft1,189 m

Runways31 lighted

Coordinates48.79, -104.5348°47'25.1"N 104°32'02.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

6 min ago

68°F20°C · Dew 30°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

150° @ 8 G13 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity24%
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Pressure1023.5 hPa
Gusts13 kt

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KPWD 042215Z AUTO 15008G13KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3022 RMK AO2

Decoded — plain language

Wind150° @ 8 G13 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature68°F / 20°C

Dew point30°F · 24% RH

Altimeter30.22 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Plentywood/Sher-Wood Arpt, MT, US·6 min ago

Runway winds

12/30

Headwind8 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind8 kt

Crosswind2 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 22:21 UTC

What is the weather at Sher-Wood Airport (KPWD) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Sher-Wood Airport. It's 68°F with 24% humidity. Winds from 150° at 8 kt, gusting 13 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is KPWD VFR or IFR right now?: KPWD is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KPWD has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 150° at 8 kt, runway 12 gives a 8 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Sher-Wood Airport have?: Sher-Wood Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 3,900 ft (1,189 m). Field elevation is 2,250 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at KPWD?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:02 UTC and sunset at 00:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:02 UTC.
Are there delays at KPWD right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KPWD.

Runways

3 total

12/30◐ lit

3,900 ft1,189 × 75 ft · Asphalt

08/26

2,951 ft899 × 60 ft · Grass / Turf

16/34

1,600 ft488 × 83 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

1 listed

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

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