Aviation Weather Center

Aviation Weather Center

Headquarters of the AWC
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of the United States
HeadquartersKansas City, Missouri
39°16′36″N 94°39′45″W / 39.276694°N 94.662575°W / 39.276694; -94.662575
Parent agencyNational Centers for Environmental Prediction
Websitewww.aviationweather.gov

The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) provides weather information and forecasts for air flights over United States territory and at certain altitudes for global traffic. It works with customers, such as commercial airlines, and international partners to improve flight safety and efficiency. It is one of the components of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction of the National Weather Service (NWS) of the United States.