Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cortez Municipal Airport in Cortez, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ) is a regional airport serving Cortez, CO at 5,918 ft. KCEZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 7,205 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 KCEZ 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 (190°) at 22 kt, gusting 30 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.21 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KCEZ 290353Z AUTO 19022G30KT 9SM -RA OVC110 21/15 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 18030/0351 LTG DSNT E RAE02B33 TSB06E21 SLP136 P0001 T02110150
What changed at KCEZ?
Since the 0336Z (9:36 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.19 → 30.21 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCEZ
KCEZ is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 22 knots gusting 30, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,700 ft (field elevation 5,918 ft). KCEZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFMN, about 39 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 KCEZ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 7,205 ft | ASP | 19 kt head | 11 kt left (g16) |
| 03 | 7,205 ft | ASP | 19 kt tail | 11 kt right (g16) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→22 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KCEZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cortez Municipal Airport in Cortez, CO: 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 KCEZ 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 KCEZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALS UA /OV ALS260040/TM 2258/FL240/TP CRJ2/TA M15/TB MOD/IC MOD RIME/RM ZDVWC-41
ALS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALS260040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.IC MOD RIMEIcing: moderate rime.RM ZDVWC-41Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCEZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCEZ reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCEZ
- IATA
- CEZ
- FAA LID
- CEZ
- City
- Cortez
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,918 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.3030, -108.6280
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,205 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFMN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 27m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCEZ reported VFR conditions during about 96.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 338 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 18.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.2 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Feb | 92.6 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 94.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 97.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 97.9 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 98.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 97.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 96.0 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 90.3 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 7.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCEZ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cortez Municipal Airport in Cortez, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KCEZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCEZ?+
KCEZ has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 7,205 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCEZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Cortez Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCEZ have a TAF?+
No — KCEZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFMN, about 39 nm away.
Does KCEZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCEZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCEZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCEZ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ) 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 Cortez Municipal Airport (KCEZ)
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 Cortez Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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