Caribou Municipal Airport (KCAR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Caribou Municipal Airport in Caribou, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Caribou Municipal Airport (KCAR) is a regional airport serving Caribou, ME at 626 ft. KCAR 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, 11, 19, 29) — longest 4,003 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.125. Track KCAR 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 south (170°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCAR 290154Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02170133
What changed at KCAR?
Since the 0054Z (8:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0054Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCAR
KCAR is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 626 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 KCAR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 4,003 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 0 kt |
| 11 | 3,016 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 29 | 3,016 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 01 | 4,003 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→9 kt, ceiling 7,500 ft → unlimited.
KCAR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Caribou Municipal Airport in Caribou, ME: 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 KCAR 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 KCAR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCAR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 42%
- 19
- 37%
- 01
- 20%
- 11
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KCAR 282320Z 2900/2924 14005KT P6SM SCT250 FM291000 15004KT 4SM BR SCT020 FM291300 15005KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCAR
- IATA
- CAR
- FAA LID
- CAR
- City
- Caribou
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 626 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.8715, -68.0179
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 2m
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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
3 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCAR reported VFR conditions during about 72.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 219 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 13.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.5 | 22.7 | 9.4 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 69.7 | 15.7 | 9.4 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 72.6 | 13.5 | 8.4 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 73.6 | 14.8 | 7.2 | 4.4 |
| May | 77.1 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 75.8 | 14.3 | 6.8 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 81.2 | 10.5 | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 81.8 | 10.4 | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 78.7 | 12.1 | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 72.9 | 16.4 | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 66.5 | 20.4 | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 58.4 | 22.9 | 12.0 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCAR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCAR?+
KCAR has 4 runways — 01, 11, 19, 29; the longest is 4,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCAR report its own weather?+
Yes — Caribou Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCAR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCAR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCAR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCAR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Caribou Municipal Airport (KCAR)
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