Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 8:51 PM ET, Oct 28, KCAK is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KCAK right now.
Live aviation weather for Akron Canton Regional Airport in Akron, OH, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK) is a regional airport serving Akron, OH at a field elevation of 1,225 ft. KCAK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (01/19, 05/23), the longest 8,204 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 30.25 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCAK 290051Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01560083 $
What changed at KCAK?
Since the 2351Z (7:51 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2351Z (7:51 PM EDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KCAK
KCAK is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors south-facing runway ends (19). Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 1,225 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KCAK by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for CAK in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from CAK's own airspace.
KCAK reported VFR in 71% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 224 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and January the least, with IFR or worse 22% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 8% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 7%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 23 had the best headwind 39% of the time, runway 19 25%, and winds were calm 8% of hours. Winds most often blow from the west. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 69 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 6. From December to February KCAK was IFR or worse 20% of the time, against 6% from June to August.
CAK departures left within 15 minutes of schedule 78% of the time across 4,707 flights, June 2025 to May 2026. Before 9 AM departures did best (86%) and 6 to 9 PM did worst (68%).
Thunderstorms were reported on about 38 days a year. 62% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in June when storms were in the air 2% of the time.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025, the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025 and BTS airline on-time data. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 7,601 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 23 | 8,204 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 05 | 8,204 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 01 | 7,601 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KCAK runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 01/197,601 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KCAKWind
- 01
- 5 kt tailwind · 2 kt crosswind from right
- 19
- 5 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind from left
1 active equipment NOTAMView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 05/238,204 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KCAKWind
- 05
- 2 kt tailwind · 5 kt crosswind from right
- 23
- 2 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→5 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → unlimited.
KCAK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCAK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
CAK UA /OV I40/TM 2133/FL230/TP B763/SK SKC/TB NEG
CAK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV I40Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2133Reported at 21:33 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MFD UA /OV MFD/TM 2127/FLDURD/TP C172/TB SMOOTH/RM RY23
MFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MFDLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2127Reported at 21:27 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM RY23Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL780 4015N 08050W 1946 F290 247/051KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL780 4015N 08050W 1946…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCAK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCAK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 14,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 19
- 26%
- 23
- 26%
- 01
- 26%
- 05
- 22%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2326Z (7:26 PM EDT)
TAF KCAK 282326Z 2900/2924 17004KT P6SM FEW250 FM291600 23011KT P6SM FEW100
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Get KCAK weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KCAK in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KCAK free on TelegramLive KCAK Weather
Live crosswind meter
Measured by KCAK's own weather station.
Wind is 22° off runway 19, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 7,601 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 01/19, 05/23 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Other services
- Air freight · Avionics · Cargo handling · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCAK
- IATA
- CAK
- FAA LID
- CAK
- City
- Akron
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,225 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.9161, -81.4422
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 8,204 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.05 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 48m
Is there a ground stop at CAK today? Delay status and history →
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KCAK's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- CMAC - Corsair Model Aircraft Club - Nimisila Reservoir , Akron, OH · 5 mi
- North Canton RC Club Inc - Hawk Field , Louisville, OH · 9 mi
- Louisville Church of Christ , Louisville, OH · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCAK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCAK reported VFR conditions during about 70.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 224 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.7 kt, calm 6.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.5 | 31.5 | 15.0 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 56.8 | 24.2 | 13.1 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 68.6 | 18.9 | 8.6 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 77.0 | 14.7 | 6.4 | 1.9 |
| May | 79.8 | 12.2 | 5.9 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 80.1 | 12.8 | 5.1 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 82.9 | 11.7 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 82.6 | 11.4 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 78.9 | 12.5 | 5.9 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 74.9 | 14.6 | 7.7 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 68.3 | 20.5 | 8.0 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 49.9 | 30.1 | 12.8 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.2 kt |
| Feb | 9.0 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.8 kt |
| May | 7.2 kt |
| Jun | 6.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.9 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 8.2 kt |
| Dec | 8.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCAK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
Customize your CAK shirt or mug
CAK's real runway layout on the back, elevation and tower frequency on the front. Add your tail number on the sleeve.
Pilot PIREPs for Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Akron Canton Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KCAK yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit