Lawrence Municipal Airport (KLWM)
Medium airport · Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lawrence Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLWM |
| IATA | LWM |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°43'2" W 71°7'24" 42.71720, -71.12340 |
| Location | Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 3,654 ft (1114 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lawrence Municipal Airport at a glance
Lawrence Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States, known to airline systems as LWM. The field elevation of 148 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLWM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,001 ft (1524 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 KLWM 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Regional Airport | KBVY | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Laurence G Hanscom Field | KBED | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | KMHT | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Boston Logan International Airport | KBOS | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | KPSM | 47 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lawrence Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 148 ft field elevation of Lawrence Municipal 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lawrence Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lawrence Municipal Airport is KLWM, and its IATA code is LWM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lawrence Municipal Airport above sea level?
Lawrence Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lawrence Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.7172, -71.1234 — in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Beverly Regional Airport, about 22 km away.
Does KLWM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLWM 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport?
Lawrence Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,001 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.