Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Akron Canton Regional Airport in Akron, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK) is a regional airport serving Akron, OH at 1,228 ft. KCAK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01, 05, 14, 19), longest 8,204 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 KCAK 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 west (260°) at 4 kt, visibility 0.06 statute mile, sky obscured at 200 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
METAR KCAK 130951Z 26004KT 1/16SM R23/2400V6000FT -DZ FG VV002 21/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 1/2 DZB51 SLP131 P0000 T02110211 $
What changed at KCAK?
Since the 0908Z (5:08 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Drizzle began (-DZ).
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Current pilot readout for KCAK
KCAK is currently LIFR with winds from 260° at 4 knots, visibility 0.06 statute mile, and a 200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 1,228 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KCAK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 8,204 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 19 | 7,601 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 01 | 7,601 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 05 | 8,204 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→4 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → 200 ft.
KCAK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Akron Canton Regional Airport in Akron, OH: 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 KCAK 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 KCAK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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AGC UA /OV AGC FINAL/TM 1010/FL018/TP PC12/SK OVC003/WX 1 1/2SM
AGC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGC FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1010Reported at 10:10 UTC.FL018Altitude: 1,800 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC003Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 1 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 0933/FL020/TP E75L/SK B003 OVC/RM DURC
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0933Reported at 09:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK B003 OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 37 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 23
- 40%
- 19
- 22%
- 05
- 22%
- 01
- 16%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0703Z (3:03 AM EDT)
TAF KCAK 130703Z 1307/1406 21003KT 4SM BR BKN004 OVC021 FM130800 VRB04KT 1SM BR BKN004 FM131300 26006KT 6SM BR OVC009 FM131600 27007KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM140000 34009KT P6SM OVC100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCAK
- IATA
- CAK
- FAA LID
- CAK
- City
- Akron
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,228 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.9161, -81.4422
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,204 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.05 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 16m
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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.
- 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.
The FAA airport diagram for Akron Canton Regional Airport in Akron, OH shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCAK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCAK?+
KCAK has 6 runways: 01, 05, 14, 19, 23, 32; the longest is 8,204 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCAK report its own weather?+
Yes. Akron Canton Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCAK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCAK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCAK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCAK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCAK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Akron Canton Regional Airport (KCAK) 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 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.
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