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Please note: Due to browser FTP deprecation, users will no longer be able to access NCEI data via browser FTP clients. Users may access data via NCEI Web Accessible Folders and/or FTP client supported applications. We apologize for any inconvenience. See this document as reference. 

Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS)

Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) units are operated and controlled by the Federal Aviation Administration. These systems are among the oldest automated weather stations and predate ASOS. They generally report at 20-minute intervals and do not report special observations for rapidly changing weather conditions.

AWOS data are archived in the Global Surface Hourly database, with data from as early as 1901.

  • User Interface Page
    After agreeing to the regulations regarding data usage, you will be directed to select a Simplified or Advanced Option to obtain the data. Not recommended for large volumes of data.
  • Direct FTP Access
    Data by year; highly recommended for large volumes of data.