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 from the northeast (050°) at 4 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCID 290152Z 05004KT 9SM CLR 27/21 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02720206
What changed at KCID?
Since the 0052Z (7:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0052Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCID
KCID is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 4 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 869 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 KCID. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 8,600 ft | PER | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 13 | 6,200 ft | PER | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 31 | 6,200 ft | PER | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 27 | 8,600 ft | PER | 3 kt tail | 3 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 8→4 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 © 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 KCID
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PIA UA /OV BDF360045/TM 2319/FL320/TP CRJ7/TB NEG CHOP
PIA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDF360045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.⚠️ 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 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 27%
- 31
- 27%
- 09
- 24%
- 27
- 22%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2325Z (6:25 PM CDT)
TAF KCID 282325Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM SCT015 BKN200 FM291200 14006KT P6SM SKC
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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
- 23h 23m
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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.
- Rockwell Collins Model Aviator - A St SW — Cedar Rapids, IA · 6 mi
- Cedar Rapids Quiet Flyers - Seminole Valley Park — Cedar Rapids, IA · 9 mi
- Eastern Iowa Soaring Society - Terry Edmonds Farm — Big Grove Twp, IA · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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