Wexford County Airport (KCAD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wexford County Airport in Cadillac, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wexford County Airport (KCAD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Cadillac, MI at 1,307 ft. KCAD reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 18, 25, 36), longest 5,001 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 128.325. Track KCAD 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 north-northwest (340°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCAD 130655Z AUTO 34005KT 9SM CLR 16/15 A2992 RMK AO2
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Since the 0635Z (2:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KCAD
KCAD is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 5 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 1,307 ft). KCAD does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTVC, about 29 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KCAD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 1,986 ft | GRS | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 07 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 25 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 18 | 1,986 ft | GRS | 5 kt tail | 2 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 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCAD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wexford County Airport in Cadillac, MI: 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 KCAD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCAD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OSC UA /OV OSC/TM 0342/FL370/TP B788/TB MOD CHOP
OSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OSCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP
MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.Show raw report
MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
MWC UA /OV BAE090070/TM 0153/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAE090070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCAD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCAD reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 0 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 25
- 37%
- 18
- 28%
- 36
- 22%
- 07
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCAD
- IATA
- CAD
- FAA LID
- CAD
- City
- Cadillac
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,307 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2757, -85.4215
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KTVC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 16h 42m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cadillac Area Modelers Society - 23 Mile Rd , Marion, MI · 12 mi
- Cadillac Area Modelers Society - CAMS Field Neilson St , Tustin, MI · 13 mi
- Buckley Aero Modelers - 2 1/2 Rd , Buckley, MI · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCAD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCAD reported VFR conditions during about 67.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 202 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 18.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.8 | 39.9 | 20.7 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 47.7 | 32.1 | 15.4 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 65.8 | 18.6 | 10.1 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 71.9 | 14.1 | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| May | 79.5 | 10.7 | 6.5 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 80.8 | 9.8 | 6.0 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 83.3 | 9.0 | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 80.0 | 10.5 | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 75.0 | 12.7 | 7.1 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 67.2 | 17.2 | 10.1 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 54.6 | 27.5 | 12.5 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 30.7 | 38.4 | 20.1 | 10.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCAD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCAD?+
KCAD has 4 runways: 07, 18, 25, 36; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCAD report its own weather?+
Yes. Wexford County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCAD have a TAF?+
No. KCAD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTVC, about 29 nm away.
Does KCAD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCAD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCAD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Wexford County Airport (KCAD)
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