Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (KCBF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Council Bluffs Municipal Airport in Council Bluffs, IA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (KCBF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Council Bluffs, IA at 1,253 ft. KCBF reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14, 18, 32, 36), longest 5,500 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 KCBF 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 northeast (040°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCBF 130755Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM SCT070 15/12 A3005 RMK AO2
What changed at KCBF?
Since the 0735Z (2:35 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 7,000 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KCBF
KCBF is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 1,253 ft). KCBF does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOMA, about 7 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 KCBF. 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 | 5,500 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32 | 3,650 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 14 | 3,650 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 18 | 5,500 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 3 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 9→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCBF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Council Bluffs Municipal Airport in Council Bluffs, IA: 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 KCBF 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCBF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCBF reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 40%
- 18
- 37%
- 36
- 14%
- 32
- 9%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCBF
- IATA
- CBF
- FAA LID
- CBF
- City
- Council Bluffs
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,253 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.2592, -95.7606
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KOMA
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 30m
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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.
- Twin Cities Eagle Squadron 1 , Council Bluffs, IA · 8 mi
- COBRAS - COBRA Field , Council Bluffs, IA · 12 mi
- Orbiting Eagles of Greater Omaha - Seymour Smith Park , Omaha, NE · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCBF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCBF reported VFR conditions during about 81.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 270 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.4 kt, calm 7.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.8 | 15.9 | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 75.2 | 14.6 | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 73.5 | 15.4 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 80.3 | 11.8 | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| May | 81.6 | 11.6 | 4.7 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 91.2 | 5.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 91.0 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 87.9 | 7.6 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 86.9 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 9.7 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 81.5 | 11.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 67.8 | 15.2 | 8.6 | 8.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 10.0 kt |
| Apr | 10.3 kt |
| May | 8.6 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.4 kt |
| Oct | 8.4 kt |
| Nov | 9.0 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCBF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Council Bluffs Municipal Airport in Council Bluffs, IA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KCBF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCBF?+
KCBF has 4 runways: 14, 18, 32, 36; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCBF report its own weather?+
Yes. Council Bluffs Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCBF have a TAF?+
No. KCBF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOMA, about 7 nm away.
Does KCBF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCBF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCBF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCBF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (KCBF) 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 Council Bluffs Municipal Airport (KCBF)
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