The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, IA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) is a regional airport serving Cedar Rapids, IA at 869 ft. KCID reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 13, 27, 31), longest 8,600 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 KCID 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCID 130552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01330117 10217 20133 402610133 50001 $
What changed at KCID?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Wind speed down from 6 to 0 kt.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.03 → 30.01 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCID
KCID is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 750 ft (field elevation 869 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KCID. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 8,600 ft | PER | - | - |
| 13 | 6,200 ft | PER | - | - |
| 27 | 8,600 ft | PER | - | - |
| 31 | 6,200 ft | PER | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCID weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, IA: 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 KCID is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KCID
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DSM UA /OV DSM090010/TM 0048/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
DSM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSM090010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCID
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCID reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,700 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 37%
- 31
- 27%
- 27
- 18%
- 09
- 18%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KCID 130520Z 1306/1406 34004KT P6SM FEW150 FM131500 03007KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1315/1319 4SM SHRA BR OVC050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCID
- IATA
- CID
- FAA LID
- CID
- City
- Cedar Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 869 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.8847, -91.7108
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 51m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KCID
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCID reported VFR conditions during about 76.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 249 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 6.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.6 | 22.0 | 10.5 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 69.7 | 17.6 | 7.4 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 71.7 | 17.3 | 7.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 77.6 | 14.6 | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| May | 81.1 | 12.6 | 4.7 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 85.3 | 9.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 86.3 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 84.0 | 11.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 84.9 | 9.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 11.3 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 73.4 | 16.9 | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 57.7 | 23.0 | 10.9 | 8.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.9 kt |
| Feb | 9.9 kt |
| Mar | 10.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.8 kt |
| May | 9.0 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 6.8 kt |
| Oct | 8.5 kt |
| Nov | 9.4 kt |
| Dec | 9.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCID airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, IA 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCID weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCID?+
KCID has 4 runways: 09, 13, 27, 31; the longest is 8,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCID report its own weather?+
Yes. The Eastern Iowa Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCID have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCID broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCID does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCID from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCID airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID) 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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (KCID)
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 The Eastern Iowa Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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