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.

VFR

Observed 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

200° 10 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

29.96"

Temp / Dew

65°F / 18°C

dew 51°F / 11°C

Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KCCR 130453Z 20010KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01830106

What changed at KCCR?

Since the 0353Z (8:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

Pressure rising: altimeter 29.94 → 29.96 inHg.

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Current pilot readout for KCCR

KCCR is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 400 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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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 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	10 kt head	1 kt left
19R	5,001 ft	PEM	10 kt head	1 kt left
14L	4,602 ft	PEM	7 kt head	7 kt right
14R	2,798 ft	ASP	7 kt head	7 kt right
32L	2,798 ft	ASP	7 kt tail	7 kt left
32R	4,602 ft	PEM	7 kt tail	7 kt left
01L	5,001 ft	PEM	10 kt tail	1 kt right
01R	2,770 ft	ASP	10 kt tail	1 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 13→10 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.

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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.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCCR

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

URGENT0338Z (8:38 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · during descent · BCS3

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SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0338/FL005/TP BCS3/RM +/- 10KTS DURD

SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0338Reported at 03:38 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 10KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0334Z (8:34 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · 500 ft MSL · B753

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0334/FL005/TP B753/RM +/- 5 KTS

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0334Reported at 03:34 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B753Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5 KTSRemarks.

PIREP0312Z (8:12 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · during descent · A321

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0312/FL005/TP A321/RM +/- 5 KTS DURD

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0312Reported at 03:12 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5 KTS DURDRemarks.

URGENT0311Z (8:11 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · during descent · CL60

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SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0311/FL012/TP CL60/RM +/- 10 KTS DURD

SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.

FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.

TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 10 KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0309Z (8:09 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · during descent · A332

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL002/TP A332/RM +/- 5KTS DURD

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.

FL002Altitude: 200 ft MSL.

TP A332Aircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0309Z (8:09 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · during climb · B77W

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL005/TP B77W/RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURC

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B77WAircraft type reporting.

RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURCRemarks.

PIREP0303Z (8:03 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · during descent · B38M

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0303/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0303Reported at 03:03 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B38MAircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.

PIREP0302Z (8:02 PM PDT) · 27 NM SW of KCCR · during descent · B38M

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SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0302/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURFACE

SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.

FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.

TP B38MAircraft type reporting.

RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURF…Remarks.

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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 16 kt. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours

VFR 100%

Wind avg/max: 12/16 kt

Max gust: 16 kt

Lowest ceiling: -

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: S

Category changes: 0

Last 7 days

VFR 100%

Wind avg/max: 7/18 kt

Max gust: 26 kt

Lowest ceiling: -

Lowest vis: 10 sm

Prevailing wind: S

Category changes: 0

Active Runway - past 30 days

19L/19R: 63%
32L/32R: 25%
14L/14R: 11%
01L/01R: 1%

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Nearby TFRs

Active FAA TFRs near KCCR

FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KCCR.

Security TFR

Concord, CA

Active 2.7 NM from KCCR

Effective: Monday, July 20, 2026 through Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Local

NOTAM: 6/6491

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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: 20h 29m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

9 airports

KAPCNapa County AirportNapa, CA17 nm NWVFR METAR · TAF KSUUTravis Air Force BaseFairfield, CA18 nm NVFR METAR · TAF KOAKOakland San Francisco Bay AirportOakland, CA18 nm SWVFR METAR · TAF KHWDHayward Executive AirportHayward, CA20 nm SMVFR METAR KLVKLivermore Municipal AirportLivermore, CA21 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KVCBNut Tree AirportVacaville, CA24 nm NVFR METAR

+3 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

7 airports

KSFOSan Francisco International AirportSan Francisco, CA27 nm SWVFR METAR · TAF KPAOPalo Alto AirportPalo Alto, CA32 nm SVFR METAR KTCYTracy Municipal AirportTracy, CA34 nm SEVFR METAR KNUQMoffett Federal AirfieldMountain View, CA34 nm SVFR METAR KEDUUniversity AirportDavis, CA35 nm NMETAR KHAFHalf Moon Bay AirportHalf Moon Bay, CA36 nm SWMVFR METAR · TAF

+1 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

8 airports

KMCCMcClellan AirfieldSacramento, CA51 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KMODModesto City Co-Harry Sham FieldModesto, CA57 nm EVFR METAR · TAF KO70Westover Field Amador County AirportJackson, CA64 nm EMETAR KLHMLincoln Regional Karl Harder FieldLincoln, CA64 nm NEVFR METAR KWVIWatsonville Municipal AirportWatsonville, CA65 nm SVFR METAR KCPUCalaveras Co Maury Rasmussen FieldSan Andreas, CA67 nm EVFR METAR

+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.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#182 of 1,400

Regional rank

#10

State rank

#28

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

88.4%

MVFR

9.4%

IFR

2.2%

LIFR

1.2%

Est. VFR days/yr

302

Most VFR month

June

Fewest VFR month

December

Median ceiling

3,300 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

18.8%

Median wind

6 kt

Gusty hours

6.6%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.2%

Fog/mist days/yr

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

1,662 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KCCR monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
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

KCCR average wind by month, 2006–2025
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

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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 2610 · 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)

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