Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI) is a regional airport serving Cape Girardeau, MO at 342 ft. KCGI 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, 10, 20, 28) — longest 6,500 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 KCGI 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 (360°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCGI 290153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 28/25 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02830250 $
What changed at KCGI?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) 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 KCGI
KCGI is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 342 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 KCGI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 3,997 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 28 | 6,500 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 10 | 6,500 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 20 | 3,997 ft | PEM | 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 23 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCGI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau, MO: 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 KCGI 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 KCGI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARG UA /OV ARG360040/TM 0026/FL195/TP CRJ2/TA 07/IC TRACE MIX 195-215/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARG360040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL195Altitude: 19,500 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA 07Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE MIX 195-215Icing: trace mix 19,500–21,500 ft.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MWA UA /OV MWA110030/TM 0020/FL220/TP PA46/TA UNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
MWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWA110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
EVV UA /OV PXV180030/TM 0011/FL220/TP PA46/TA M10/IC LGT RIME/RM ZME
EVV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PXV180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0011Reported at 00:11 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG/TM 2233/FL260/TP C68A/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 260-240/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 260-240Icing: light rime 26,000–24,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
FYG UA /OV FTZ166015 /TM 2223 /FL025 /TP P28A /SK OVC030 /WX FV10SM /TB NEG
FYG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FTZ166015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2223Reported at 22:23 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK OVC030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DYR UA /OV DYR045040/TM 2207/FL260/TP E75S/TA M17/IC TRACE RIME/RM ZME
DYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DYR045040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2207Reported at 22:07 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIMEIcing: trace rime.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG/TM 2155/FL230/TP B350/TA M03/IC LGT RIME 230-190/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2155Reported at 21:55 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TA M03Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 230-190Icing: light rime 23,000–19,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG360045/TM 2140/FL230/TP B350/TA M03/IC LGT RIME/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARG360045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2140Reported at 21:40 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TA M03Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCGI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCGI reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 8,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 02
- 32%
- 20
- 29%
- 28
- 22%
- 10
- 17%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KCGI 282320Z 2900/2924 29006KT P6SM BKN200 FM290400 04004KT P6SM BKN150 FM291300 02006KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCGI
- IATA
- CGI
- FAA LID
- CGI
- City
- Cape Girardeau
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 342 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2253, -89.5708
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.55 MHz
- CTAF
- 119 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 5m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Southeast MO Modelers Assn - Galaxy Park Model Airfield — Cape Girardeau, MO · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCGI reported VFR conditions during about 81.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 264 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 19.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.8 | 19.4 | 6.9 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 72.4 | 18.1 | 6.7 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 77.2 | 17.2 | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 85.7 | 10.6 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| May | 84.5 | 11.3 | 3.2 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 90.1 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 87.8 | 7.8 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 84.9 | 8.3 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 80.0 | 10.7 | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 11.1 | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 78.0 | 13.6 | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 22.0 | 7.7 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.9 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.9 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCGI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cape Girardeau Regional Airport in Cape Girardeau, MO 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 ↗
KCGI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCGI?+
KCGI has 4 runways — 02, 10, 20, 28; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCGI report its own weather?+
Yes — Cape Girardeau Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCGI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCGI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCGI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCGI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCGI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI) 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 Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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