Buchanan Field (KCCR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Buchanan Field in Concord, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Buchanan Field (KCCR) is a regional airport serving Concord, CA at 26 ft. KCCR reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (01L, 01R, 14L, 14R) — longest 5,001 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 KCCR 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-southwest (200°) at 12 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCCR 290753Z AUTO 20012G19KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP097 T01780133
What changed at KCCR?
Since the 0653Z (11:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 19 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KCCR
KCCR is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 12 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 450 ft (field elevation 26 ft). KCCR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAPC, about 17 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 KCCR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19LFAV | 2,770 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 19R | 5,001 ft | PEM | 12 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 14L | 4,602 ft | PEM | 8 kt head | 9 kt right (g14) |
| 14R | 2,798 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 9 kt right (g14) |
| 32L | 2,798 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 9 kt left (g14) |
| 32R | 4,602 ft | PEM | 8 kt tail | 9 kt left (g14) |
| 01L | 5,001 ft | PEM | 12 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 01R | 2,770 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCCR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Buchanan Field in Concord, CA: 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 KCCR 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 KCCR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SFO UA /OV SFO330002/TM 0703/FLDURC/TP B38M/SK 009BKN013
SFO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFO330002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0703Reported at 07:03 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK 009BKN013Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SCK UA /OV LIN /TM 0352 /FL065 /TP C172 /SK SKC /TA 20 /WV 26003KT /TB NEG /IC NEG /RM HZ LYR BLO NORTH TO COMANCHE RESEVOIR WEST TO RIVER DELTA
SCK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LINLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0352Reported at 03:52 UTC.FL065Altitude: 6,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 20Outside air temperature, °C.WV 26003KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM HZ LYR BLO NORTH TO COMAN…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCCR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCCR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19L/19R
- 67%
- 32L/32R
- 24%
- 14L/14R
- 9%
- 01L/01R
- 0%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KCCR
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KCCR.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCCR
- IATA
- CCR
- FAA LID
- CCR
- City
- Concord
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.9897, -122.0570
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAPC
- ATIS
- 124.7 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 18h 31m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCCR reported VFR conditions during about 88.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 302 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 18.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.1 | 16.9 | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 85.6 | 11.1 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 89.8 | 8.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 91.8 | 7.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 91.3 | 8.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 94.6 | 5.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 93.6 | 6.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 92.2 | 7.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 92.7 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 92.1 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 83.1 | 10.7 | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 68.6 | 17.1 | 8.1 | 6.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 kt |
| Feb | 4.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 8.2 kt |
| Jun | 8.7 kt |
| Jul | 8.8 kt |
| Aug | 8.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 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.
KCCR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Buchanan Field in Concord, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KCCR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCCR?+
KCCR has 8 runways — 01L, 01R, 14L, 14R, 19L, 19R, 32L, 32R; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCCR report its own weather?+
Yes — Buchanan Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCCR have a TAF?+
No — KCCR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAPC, about 17 nm away.
Does KCCR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCCR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCCR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCCR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Buchanan Field (KCCR) 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 Buchanan Field (KCCR)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Buchanan Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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