Columbus Air Force Base (KCBM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Columbus Air Force Base (KCBM) is a regional airport serving Columbus, MS at 219 ft. KCBM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (13C, 13L, 13R, 31C) — longest 12,004 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 KCBM 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (83°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCBM 290255Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/26 A2977 RMK AO2A SLP081 T02860256 53008 $
What changed at KCBM?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0155Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCBM
KCBM is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 219 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 KCBM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13C | 12,004 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 13L | 8,001 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 13R | 6,320 ft | CON | — | — |
| 31C | 12,004 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 31L | 6,320 ft | CON | — | — |
| 31R | 8,001 ft | PEM | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCBM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, MS: 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 KCBM 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 KCBM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCBM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31C/31L/31R
- 64%
- 13C/13L/13R
- 36%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0010Z (7:10 PM CDT)
TAF AMD KCBM 290010Z 2900/2923 27006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT150 QNH2982INS BECMG 2913/2914 24006KT 9999 VCTS SCT020 BKN050CB QNH2979INS TX34/2900Z TN26/2911Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2900 NEXT 2909
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCBM
- IATA
- CBM
- FAA LID
- CBM
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 219 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6438, -88.4438
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 12,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 115.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 3m
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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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KCBM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, MS 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCBM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCBM?+
KCBM has 6 runways — 13C, 13L, 13R, 31C, 31L, 31R; the longest is 12,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCBM report its own weather?+
Yes — Columbus Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCBM have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCBM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCBM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCBM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCBM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Columbus Air Force Base (KCBM) 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 Columbus Air Force Base (KCBM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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