Tuscola Area Airport (KCFS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tuscola Area Airport in Caro, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tuscola Area Airport (KCFS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Caro, MI at 701 ft. KCFS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 13, 24, 31) — longest 4,302 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.275. Track KCFS 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 north-northeast (030°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCFS 290146Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2984 RMK AO2
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Since the 0128Z (9:28 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0128Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCFS
KCFS is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 701 ft). KCFS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMBS, about 28 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 KCFS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 4,302 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 13 | 2,277 ft | GRS | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 31 | 2,277 ft | GRS | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 24 | 4,302 ft | ASP | 3 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 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCFS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tuscola Area Airport in Caro, MI: 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 KCFS 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 KCFS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 2245/FL054/TP B737/SK B054 T065
GRR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL054Altitude: 5,400 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK B054 T065Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 20 SW DXO/TM 2208/FL040/TP CRJ7/SK 040BKN070/TB NEG
DTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 20 SW DXOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2208Reported at 22:08 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK 040BKN070Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT140012/TM 2154/FL037/TP P28B/SK B037 T060
FNT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNT140012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2154Reported at 21:54 UTC.FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.TP P28BAircraft type reporting.SK B037 T060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 2120/FL040/TP SR20/SK B040
LAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2120Reported at 21:20 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.SK B040Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JXN UA /OV JXN/TM 2115/FL030/TP DA40/SK B035
JXN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JXNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2115Reported at 21:15 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.SK B035Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV PTK/TM 2059/FL030/TP C172/WX VMC
DTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PTKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2059Reported at 20:59 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX VMCWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV OZW/TM 2054/FL170/TP E170/TB SMOOTH
DTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OZWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2054Reported at 20:54 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT/TM 2052/FLDESC/TP CRJ7/SK BASES 030 BKN
FNT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2052Reported at 20:52 UTC.FLDESCAltitude — hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 030 BKNSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCFS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCFS reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 68 observations, with 20 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 51%
- 31
- 23%
- 06
- 22%
- 13
- 4%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCFS
- IATA
- TZC
- FAA LID
- CFS
- City
- Caro
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 701 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.4588, -83.4455
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,302 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMBS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 22h 54m
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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.
- Cass City RC Club - Crawford Rd — Deford, MI · 16 mi
- Forest Aviators - Farrand Rd — Otisville, MI · 19 mi
- Frankenmuth Aeromodelers Club - Dehmel Rd — Birch Run, MI · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCFS reported VFR conditions during about 75.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 237 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.6 kt, calm 24.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.5 | 30.0 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 64.7 | 21.9 | 10.2 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 73.0 | 17.4 | 7.1 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 78.9 | 13.5 | 5.5 | 2.0 |
| May | 82.0 | 11.5 | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 84.6 | 9.8 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 84.2 | 10.2 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 80.5 | 12.5 | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 76.3 | 14.6 | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 76.7 | 15.2 | 5.5 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 71.0 | 20.3 | 6.3 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 52.9 | 31.1 | 11.0 | 5.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.9 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 5.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCFS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCFS?+
KCFS has 4 runways — 06, 13, 24, 31; the longest is 4,302 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCFS report its own weather?+
Yes — Tuscola Area Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCFS have a TAF?+
No — KCFS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMBS, about 28 nm away.
Does KCFS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCFS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCFS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Tuscola Area Airport (KCFS)
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