California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport in Arcata/Eureka, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV) is a regional airport serving Arcata/Eureka, CA at 221 ft. KACV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 14, 19, 32) — longest 6,046 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KACV in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,800 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,800 ft.
METAR KACV 290553Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM OVC018 17/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01670139 10194 20161 51002
What changed at KACV?
Since the 0525Z (10:25 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0525Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KACV
KACV is currently MVFR with winds from 320° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 350 ft (field elevation 221 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KACV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 6,046 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 01 | 4,501 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 19 | 4,501 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 14 | 6,046 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,800 ft.
KACV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport in Arcata/Eureka, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KACV is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KACV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KACV reported mostly marginal VFR across 34 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 32
- 70%
- 19
- 17%
- 14
- 12%
- 01
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0537Z (10:37 PM PDT)
TAF KACV 290537Z 2906/3006 33003KT P6SM OVC015 FM290900 00000KT P6SM BKN007 OVC012 FM291300 00000KT 3SM BR BKN005 OVC012 FM291700 31008KT P6SM OVC007 FM292100 32014KT P6SM BKN015 FM300400 36005KT P6SM SCT007 OVC010
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KACV
- IATA
- ACV
- FAA LID
- ACV
- City
- Arcata/Eureka
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 221 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.9781, -124.1090
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,046 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 19m
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KACV reported VFR conditions during about 60.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 176 VFR flying days a year. December had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 25.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.1 | 17.6 | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 69.1 | 18.3 | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 69.7 | 17.6 | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 66.4 | 18.9 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
| May | 52.6 | 22.9 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Jun | 50.3 | 19.0 | 14.5 | 16.2 |
| Jul | 36.5 | 14.5 | 20.6 | 28.4 |
| Aug | 38.6 | 12.6 | 18.2 | 30.6 |
| Sep | 53.2 | 12.2 | 11.0 | 23.5 |
| Oct | 62.0 | 12.9 | 7.5 | 17.6 |
| Nov | 69.3 | 16.3 | 6.0 | 8.4 |
| Dec | 69.8 | 17.5 | 6.7 | 6.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 5.1 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.7 kt |
| May | 5.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.6 kt |
| Aug | 4.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 3.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KACV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport in Arcata/Eureka, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KACV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KACV?+
KACV has 4 runways — 01, 14, 19, 32; the longest is 6,046 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KACV report its own weather?+
Yes — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KACV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KACV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KACV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KACV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KACV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (KACV)
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