Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Greater Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Wiley Ford, WV at 775 ft. KCBE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 11, 23, 29) — longest 5,047 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 128.625. Track KCBE 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 (310°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCBE 290335Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2973 RMK AO2 T02190181
What changed at KCBE?
Since the 0315Z (11:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCBE
KCBE is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 775 ft). KCBE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMRB, about 38 nm away.
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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 KCBE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 3,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 5,047 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 23 | 5,047 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 11 | 3,000 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 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCBE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Greater Cumberland Regional Airport in Wiley Ford, WV: 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 KCBE 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCBE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV SCAPE045005/TM 0015/FL130/TP C550/TB MOD
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SCAPE045005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL335012/TM 2332/FL040/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL335012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2330/FL030/TP CRJ7/WX FV10SM
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV 2 N DCA /TM 2306/FL050/TP B38M/SK OVC 027
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 N DCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2306Reported at 23:06 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL280010/TM 2253/FL070/TP B737/TB LIGHT/RM DURC TERPZ8 SID
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM DURC TERPZ8 SIDRemarks.Show raw report
OKV UA /OV LDN180010/TM 2232/FL260/TP A310/TB MOD CAT 240-260
OKV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDN180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A310Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CAT 240-260Turbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence 24,000–26,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCBE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCBE reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05
- 34%
- 29
- 32%
- 23
- 20%
- 11
- 14%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCBE
- IATA
- CBE
- FAA LID
- CBE
- City
- Wiley Ford
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 775 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6154, -78.7609
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,047 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMRB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 43m
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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
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.
- Greater Cumberland Regional Airport — Wiley Ford, WV · 0 mi
- Cumberland Aircraft Model Society - Allegany High School — Cumberland, MD · 3 mi
- Cumberland Aircraft Model Society - HighPoint Aviation Airfield — Ridgeley, WV · 3 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCBE reported VFR conditions during about 80.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 277 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.8 kt, calm 41.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.0 | 15.4 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 78.1 | 13.0 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 81.1 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 82.7 | 12.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| May | 75.4 | 15.4 | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 80.7 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 82.8 | 9.6 | 2.8 | 4.7 |
| Aug | 79.3 | 11.5 | 3.0 | 6.2 |
| Sep | 75.2 | 14.6 | 3.8 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 76.4 | 14.0 | 3.3 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 82.0 | 12.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 72.1 | 16.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.1 kt |
| Apr | 4.9 kt |
| May | 3.5 kt |
| Jun | 3.3 kt |
| Jul | 2.9 kt |
| Aug | 2.6 kt |
| Sep | 2.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.2 kt |
| Nov | 3.8 kt |
| Dec | 3.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCBE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCBE?+
KCBE has 4 runways — 05, 11, 23, 29; the longest is 5,047 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCBE report its own weather?+
Yes — Greater Cumberland Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCBE have a TAF?+
No — KCBE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMRB, about 38 nm away.
Does KCBE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCBE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCBE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE)
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