Crystal River Airport (KCGC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Crystal River Airport in Crystal River, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Crystal River Airport (KCGC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Crystal River, FL at 9 ft. KCGC reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 18, 27, 36) — longest 4,557 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.325. Track KCGC 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 west-southwest (250°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,400 ft, overcast at 3,300 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,300 ft.
METAR KCGC 290435Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT024 OVC033 27/25 A2988 RMK AO2
What changed at KCGC?
Since the 0415Z (12:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 2,400 ft to 3,300 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KCGC
KCGC is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 9 ft). KCGC does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLEE, about 40 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 KCGC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 4,557 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 18 | 2,666 ft | GRS | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 36 | 2,666 ft | GRS | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 09 | 4,557 ft | ASP | 4 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 24 h: wind 9→4 kt, ceiling 1,600 ft → 3,300 ft.
KCGC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Crystal River Airport in Crystal River, FL: 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 KCGC 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 KCGC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CTY UA /OV CTY/TM 0402/FL280/TP B738/TB LGT
CTY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0402Reported at 04:02 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
PIE UA /OV PIE320060/TM 0244/FL300/TP A321/TB CONS LGT
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE320060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0244Reported at 02:44 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP C172/WX 10SM/RM SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
LCQ UA /OV LCQ/TM 0104/FL260/TP A321/TB NEG
LCQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LCQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
SRQ UA /OV SRQ358027/TM 0042/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
SRQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SRQ358027Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
PIE UA /OV PIE250030/TM 0042/FL350/TP E545/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320
PIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIE250030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350-320Turbulence: continuous light chop 35,000–32,000 ft.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN270020/TM 0028/FL180/TP A321/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN270020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0028Reported at 00:28 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOTTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCGC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCGC reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 27
- 71%
- 18
- 16%
- 09
- 8%
- 36
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCGC
- FAA LID
- CGC
- City
- Crystal River
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.8672, -82.5710
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,557 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLEE
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 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
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- Pine Ridge RC Electric Airplane Club - Pine Ridge Blvd — Beverly Hills, FL · 5 mi
- Nature Coast R/Cers -SE 90th Ave — Inglis, FL · 11 mi
- Central Ridge District Park — Pine Ridge, FL · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCGC reported VFR conditions during about 85.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 270 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.4 kt, calm 42.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.1 | 9.5 | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 75.2 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 82.2 | 11.1 | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 86.6 | 9.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| May | 91.0 | 7.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 88.6 | 9.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 90.4 | 7.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 89.9 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 89.1 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 88.2 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 82.8 | 8.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 76.0 | 11.3 | 5.8 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 3.7 kt |
| Mar | 4.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.1 kt |
| May | 3.7 kt |
| Jun | 3.1 kt |
| Jul | 2.4 kt |
| Aug | 2.6 kt |
| Sep | 2.9 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.5 kt |
| Dec | 3.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCGC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCGC?+
KCGC has 4 runways — 09, 18, 27, 36; the longest is 4,557 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCGC report its own weather?+
Yes — Crystal River Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCGC have a TAF?+
No — KCGC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLEE, about 40 nm away.
Does KCGC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCGC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCGC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Crystal River Airport (KCGC)
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