Is KUWL VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KUWL has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 290° at 7 kt, runway 27 gives a 7 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport have?

New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,002 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 1,088 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at KUWL?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:40 UTC and sunset at 23:19 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:46 UTC.

Are there delays at KUWL right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · New Castle, IN, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport. It's 75°F with 36% humidity. Winds from 290° at 7 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKUWLIATA—LOCALUWL

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

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

Elevation1,088ft332 m

Longest runway4,002ft1,220 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates39.88, -85.3339°52'33.2"N 85°19'35.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

15 min ago

75°F24°C · Dew 46°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

290° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity36%
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Pressure1019.7 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KUWL 042210Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3011 RMK A01

Decoded — plain language

Wind290° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature75°F / 24°C

Dew point46°F · 36% RH

Altimeter30.11 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:10Z·New Castle/Henry Cnty, IN, US·15 min ago

Runway winds

09/27

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind7 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 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport (KUWL) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport. It's 75°F with 36% humidity. Winds from 290° at 7 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:10 UTC)
Is KUWL VFR or IFR right now?: KUWL is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KUWL has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 290° at 7 kt, runway 27 gives a 7 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport have?: New Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,002 ft (1,220 m). Field elevation is 1,088 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at KUWL?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:40 UTC and sunset at 23:19 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:46 UTC.
Are there delays at KUWL right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KUWL.

Runways

1 total

09/27◐ lit

4,002 ft1,220 × 65 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed

UNICOM123.05CTAF/UNICOM

Approach135.45INDIANAPOLIS 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.