Which runway at KSWW has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 050° at 9 kt, runway 35 gives a 5 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Avenger Field have?

Avenger Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,840 ft (1,780 m). Field elevation is 2,380 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSWW?

AWOS 119.025 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KSWW?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:38 UTC and sunset at 00:22 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:47 UTC.

Are there delays at KSWW right now?

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

Avenger Field

General Aviation Airport · Sweetwater, TX, United States

Current conditions at Avenger Field. It's 69°F with 85% humidity. Winds from 050° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKSWWIATASWWLOCALSWW

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

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

Elevation2,380ft725 m

Longest runway5,840ft1,780 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates32.47, -100.4732°28'02.6"N 100°28'01.2"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

4 min ago

69°F20.6°C · Dew 64°F — —

050° @ 9 kt

Visibility5 sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity85%
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Pressure1024.8 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KSWW 042315Z AUTO 05009KT 5SM 21/18 A3026 RMK AO2 T02060179

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 9 kt

Visibility5 sm

Temperature69°F / 20.6°C

Dew point64°F · 85% RH

Altimeter30.26 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight category — —

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Sweetwater/Avenger Fld, TX, US·4 min ago

Runway winds

17/35

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind7 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind7 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 23:19 UTC

What is the weather at Avenger Field (KSWW) right now?: Current conditions at Avenger Field. It's 69°F with 85% humidity. Winds from 050° at 9 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Which runway at KSWW has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 050° at 9 kt, runway 35 gives a 5 kt headwind and 7 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Avenger Field have?: Avenger Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,840 ft (1,780 m). Field elevation is 2,380 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KSWW?: AWOS 119.025 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KSWW?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:38 UTC and sunset at 00:22 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:47 UTC.
Are there delays at KSWW right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KSWW.

Runways

2 total

17/35◐ lit

5,840 ft1,780 × 100 ft · Asphalt

04/22◐ lit

5,658 ft1,725 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS119.025AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach127.20ABILENE APP/DEP

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