Buchanan Field (KCCR) Aviation Weather: METAR & ATIS
As of 10:53 PM PDT, Oct 28, KCCR is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KCCR right now.
Live aviation weather for Buchanan Field in Concord, CA, including METAR, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Buchanan Field (KCCR) is a regional airport serving Concord, CA at a field elevation of 26 ft. KCCR reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 4 physical runways (01L/19R, 01R/19L, 14L/32R, 14R/32L), the longest 5,001 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south (170°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCCR 290553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP133 T01220061 10206 20122 50003
What changed at KCCR?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
Current pilot readout for KCCR
KCCR is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors south-facing runway ends (14L, 14R, 19L, 19R). Density altitude is approximately -350 ft (field elevation 26 ft). KCCR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAPC, about 17 nm away.
KCCR by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KCCR reported VFR in 88% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 302 flyable days a year. June is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 14% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 2% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 2%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, the southwest-facing ends (19L, 19R) had the best headwind 48% of the time, the northwest-facing ends (32L, 32R) 27%, and winds were calm 23% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Fog was reported on about 16 days a year, and fog or mist on 79. January and December are the foggiest months, with fog in 21% of hours, against 0% in August.
Field elevation is 26 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 1,662 ft, 1,636 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14LFAV | 4,602 ft | PEM | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 14R | 2,798 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 19L | 2,770 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 19R | 5,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 01L | 5,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 01R | 2,770 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 32L | 2,798 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 32R | 4,602 ft | PEM | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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KCCR runways
4 physical runways · 8 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 01L/19R5,001 × 150 ft · PEMCurrent useno stated-runway source at KCCRWind
- 01L
- 4 kt tailwind · 3 kt crosswind from right
- 19R
- 4 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from left
1 active equipment NOTAMView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 01R/19L2,770 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KCCRWind
- 01R
- 4 kt tailwind · 3 kt crosswind from right
- 19L
- 4 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 14L/32R4,602 × 150 ft · PEMCurrent useno stated-runway source at KCCRWind
- 14L
- 5 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind from right
- 32R
- 5 kt tailwind · 1 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 14R/32L2,798 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KCCRWind
- 14R
- 5 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind from right
- 32L
- 5 kt tailwind · 1 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
Fuel at KCCR
100LL and Jet A at Buchanan Field: prices, FBO fees and cheaper fuel nearby now live on the KCCR fuel page.
Lowest 100LL
$8.20/ galFull serve · Pacific States Aviation
Guaranteed price, checked Oct 27Current
2 fuel providers · Jet A from $7.11
Fuel information has moved: view KCCRfuel & FBOs for every FBO’s prices, ramp and overnight fees, cheaper 100LL nearby, price history and pilot fuel reports.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCCR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCCR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
MRY UA /OV MRY140003/TM 0212/FL210/TP E75L/TB LGHT CHOP/RM DURD
MRY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRY140003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0212Reported at 02:12 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGHT CHOPTurbulence: lght chop.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ 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. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 19L/19R
- 46%
- 32L/32R
- 30%
- 01L/01R
- 15%
- 14L/14R
- 9%
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KCCR's own weather station.
Wind is 17° off runway 14L, the end with the most headwind right now.
Concrete · 4,602 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 01L/19R, 01R/19L, 14L/32R, 14R/32L drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Fuel prices
KCCR 100LL, FBOs and fees.
100LL from
$8.20 / gal · Full serve
2 fuel providers · Guaranteed price, checked Oct 27
View fuel prices & FBOs →Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A-1+ · UL94 unleaded See fuel prices →
- Attended
- Daily 0700-1700 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air ambulance · Avionics · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- 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
- 4 physical runways · 8 runway ends
- 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 28m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KCCR
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.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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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.
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