Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA)

Mesa, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KIWA

IATA

AZA

City

Mesa

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

1,382 ft

Runways

3 runways

Coordinates

33.3078, -111.6550

Overview

Former military base converted to civilian use with long runways and active flight training operations.

Current Weather at KIWA

Pilots flying into or out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KIWA 030855Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 T02741021

Wind 120° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 12

Current TAF

TAF KIWA 030539Z 0306/0406 29010KT P6SM SKC FM030800 12007KT P6SM SKC FM031900 29008KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND TIL 031200

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KIWA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KIWA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Mesa. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KIWA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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