Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chippewa County International Airport in Kincheloe, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU) is a regional airport serving Kincheloe, MI at 800 ft. KCIU 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, 16, 27, 34) — longest 7,203 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 KCIU 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-northwest (300°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCIU 291856Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02610117 $
What changed at KCIU?
Since the 1756Z (1:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1756Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCIU
KCIU is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 800 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 KCIU. 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 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 34 | 7,203 ft | CON | 10 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 09 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 16 | 7,203 ft | CON | 10 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 16→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCIU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chippewa County International Airport in Kincheloe, 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 KCIU 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCIU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCIU reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 34
- 42%
- 27
- 33%
- 16
- 18%
- 09
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (1:20 PM EDT)
TAF KCIU 291720Z 2918/3018 33007KT P6SM SCT050 FM300000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 FM301400 18008KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCIU
- IATA
- CIU
- FAA LID
- CIU
- City
- Kincheloe
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 800 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.2420, -84.4621
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,203 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Sunset in
- 5h 17m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 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.
- Rosedale Intrn'l RC Flyers - 9 Mile Rd — Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCIU reported VFR conditions during about 67.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 192 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 7.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43.0 | 36.0 | 13.0 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 55.9 | 27.4 | 10.9 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 69.3 | 16.3 | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Apr | 71.3 | 13.9 | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| May | 81.0 | 9.0 | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 79.5 | 8.8 | 4.0 | 7.6 |
| Jul | 82.5 | 9.5 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 11.6 | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 76.7 | 13.4 | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 67.2 | 19.4 | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 54.4 | 29.3 | 9.7 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 40.7 | 35.2 | 14.1 | 10.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.2 kt |
| May | 8.2 kt |
| Jun | 7.1 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCIU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Chippewa County International Airport in Kincheloe, MI 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 ↗
KCIU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCIU?+
KCIU has 4 runways — 09, 16, 27, 34; the longest is 7,203 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCIU report its own weather?+
Yes — Chippewa County International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCIU have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCIU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCIU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCIU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCIU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU) 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 Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU)
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