New Bedford Regional Airport (KEWB)
Medium airport · New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Airport data
| Name | New Bedford Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEWB |
| IATA | EWB |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°40'34" W 70°57'25" 41.67610, -70.95690 |
| Location | New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,400 ft (1646 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
New Bedford Regional Airport at a glance
New Bedford Regional Airport is a medium airport in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, known to airline systems as EWB. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEWB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,400 ft (1646 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEWB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to New Bedford Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport State Airport | KUUU | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Quonset State Airport | KOQU | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | KPVD | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Cape Cod Gateway Airport | KHYA | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Norwood Memorial Airport | KOWD | 60 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for New Bedford Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of New Bedford Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about New Bedford Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of New Bedford Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of New Bedford Regional Airport is KEWB, and its IATA code is EWB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is New Bedford Regional Airport above sea level?
New Bedford Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is New Bedford Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.6761, -70.9569 — in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Newport State Airport, about 31 km away.
Does KEWB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEWB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at New Bedford Regional Airport?
New Bedford Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,400 ft (1646 m) with a ASP surface.