Cedar City Regional Airport (KCDC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cedar City Regional Airport in Cedar City, UT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cedar City Regional Airport (KCDC) is a regional airport serving Cedar City, UT at 5,622 ft. KCDC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 08, 20, 26) — longest 8,653 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 KCDC 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 southeast (140°) at 17 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KCDC 290100Z AUTO 14017G23KT 10SM FEW110 29/11 A3006 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0040 LTG DSNT E T02940111
What changed at KCDC?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCDC
KCDC is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 17 knots gusting 23, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 16 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,550 ft (field elevation 5,622 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 KCDC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 4,822 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 12 kt right (g16) |
| 20 | 8,653 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 16 kt left (g22) |
| 02 | 8,653 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 16 kt right (g22) |
| 26 | 4,822 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 12 kt left (g16) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 14→17 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCDC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cedar City Regional Airport in Cedar City, UT: 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 KCDC 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 KCDC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CDC UA /OV CDC320020/TM 2118/FL150/TP C82S/TB LGT-MOD /ZLC
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CDC320020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2118Reported at 21:18 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP C82SAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD /ZLCTurbulence: light to moderate /zlc.Show raw report
HVE UA /OV PGA228030/TM 1933/FL380/TP B737/WX TS/RM TOPS 380-400 AWC-WEB
HVE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGA228030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1933Reported at 19:33 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX TSWeather and flight visibility observed.RM TOPS 380-400 AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
U14 UA /OV RIF-FFU161057 /TM 1919 /FL075 /TP DA40 /TB CONS MOD
U14 UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIF-FFU161057Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1919Reported at 19:19 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCDC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCDC reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 20
- 62%
- 08
- 25%
- 26
- 7%
- 02
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2357Z (5:57 PM MDT)
TAF KCDC 282357Z 2900/2924 20012G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 TEMPO 2900/2901 15020G35KT TS BKN080CB FM290200 20010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 2902/2906 VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN080 FM290600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150 FM291800 22012G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 2919/2924 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCDC
- IATA
- CDC
- FAA LID
- CDC
- City
- Cedar City
- State
- Utah
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,622 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7010, -113.0990
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,653 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 1h 37m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cedar City Radio Control Club - Three Peaks Modelport — Cedar City, UT · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCDC reported VFR conditions during about 96.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 337 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 20.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.7 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Feb | 92.0 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 92.8 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 96.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| May | 98.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 97.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 95.1 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 90.1 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.1 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.6 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCDC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cedar City Regional Airport in Cedar City, UT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KCDC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCDC?+
KCDC has 4 runways — 02, 08, 20, 26; the longest is 8,653 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCDC report its own weather?+
Yes — Cedar City Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCDC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCDC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCDC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCDC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCDC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cedar City Regional Airport (KCDC) 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 Cedar City Regional Airport (KCDC)
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 Cedar City Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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