Shalz Field (KCBK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Shalz Field in Colby, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Shalz Field (KCBK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Colby, KS at 3,187 ft. KCBK reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 12, 17, 22), longest 5,110 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 KCBK 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 east-southeast (110°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,100 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.
METAR KCBK 131035Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM OVC011 15/11 A3008 RMK AO2 T01510108
What changed at KCBK?
Since the 1015Z (5:15 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 900 ft to 1,100 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KCBK
KCBK is currently MVFR with winds from 110° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,750 ft (field elevation 3,187 ft). KCBK does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGLD, about 31 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 KCBK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 2,660 ft | GRS | 8 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 04 | 2,600 ft | GRS | 4 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 17 | 5,110 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 35 | 5,110 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 22 | 2,600 ft | GRS | 4 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 30 | 2,660 ft | GRS | 8 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 16→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,100 ft.
KCBK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Shalz Field in Colby, KS: 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 KCBK 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 KCBK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCBK reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 70 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 12
- 32%
- 17
- 27%
- 04
- 18%
- 22
- 9%
- 30
- 7%
- 35
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCBK
- IATA
- CBK
- FAA LID
- CBK
- City
- Colby
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,187 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4275, -101.0470
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,110 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGLD
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 5m
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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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50–100 NM
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KCBK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Shalz Field in Colby, KS 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 ↗
KCBK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCBK?+
KCBK has 6 runways: 04, 12, 17, 22, 30, 35; the longest is 5,110 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCBK report its own weather?+
Yes. Shalz Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCBK have a TAF?+
No. KCBK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGLD, about 31 nm away.
Does KCBK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCBK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCBK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCBK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Shalz Field (KCBK) 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 Shalz Field (KCBK)
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