West Woodward Airport (KWWR)
Medium airport · Woodward, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | West Woodward Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWWR |
| IATA | WWR |
| Elevation | 2,189 ft (667 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°26'17" W 99°31'22" 36.43800, -99.52267 |
| Location | Woodward, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,502 ft (1677 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 6/24 | 2,500 ft (762 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
West Woodward Airport at a glance
West Woodward Airport is a medium airport in Woodward, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as WWR. The field elevation of 2,189 ft (667 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWWR 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 — 17/35 — offers 5,502 ft (1677 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KWWR 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 West Woodward Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vance Air Force Base | KEND | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport | KLBL | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Dodge City Regional Airport | KDDC | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Hobart Regional Airport | KHBR | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Guymon Municipal Airport | KGUY | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for West Woodward Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,189 ft field elevation of West Woodward 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 West Woodward Airport
What is the ICAO code of West Woodward Airport?
The ICAO identifier of West Woodward Airport is KWWR, and its IATA code is WWR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is West Woodward Airport above sea level?
West Woodward Airport sits at an elevation of 2,189 feet (667 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is West Woodward Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.4380, -99.5227 — in Woodward, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vance Air Force Base, about 144 km away.
Does KWWR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWWR 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 West Woodward Airport?
West Woodward Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,502 ft (1677 m) with a CON surface.