North Central West Virginia Airport (KCKB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
North Central West Virginia Airport (KCKB) is a regional airport serving Bridgeport, WV at 1,217 ft. KCKB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 7,800 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 KCKB 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 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,200 ft, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.
METAR KCKB 290153Z 30005KT 10SM FEW032 OVC080 23/19 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02330189
What changed at KCKB?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.71 → 29.74 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCKB
KCKB is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,750 ft (field elevation 1,217 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 KCKB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 7,800 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 21 | 7,800 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,000 ft.
KCKB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport, WV: 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 KCKB 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 KCKB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV GAS/TM 0108/FL290/TP LJ35/TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURD
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GASLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURDTurbulence: light chop 29,000–26,000 ft durd.Show raw report
AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 2205/FL025/TP C25A/RM BASES 047 10NM EAST AGC, SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL RWY 28
AGC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGCLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.RM BASES 047 10NM EAST AGC, …Remarks.Show raw report
AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 2159/FL-/TP BCS3/SK TOPS150
AGC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGCLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL-Altitude — hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.SK TOPS150Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PIT UA /OV AGC180010/TM 2152/FL100/TP B739/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH RIDE DEVIATING AREAS MOD/HVY PRECIP DURD LNDG RWY32 KPIT
PIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGC180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2152Reported at 21:52 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH RIDE DEVIATING ARE…Remarks.Show raw report
PIT UA /OV AFJ/TM 2137/FL030/TP LJ60/WX -RA/TB LGT CHOP/RM FAIRLY SMOOTH LANDED RY27
PIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AFJLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2137Reported at 21:37 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP LJ60Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM FAIRLY SMOOTH LANDED RY27Remarks.Show raw report
PIT UA /OV PIT220010/TM 2124/FL060/TP A21N/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD LNDG RY32 KPIT
PIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PIT220010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2124Reported at 21:24 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD LNDG RY32 KPITRemarks.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 2116/FL160/TP A319/SK SKC/WV 330034KT/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2116Reported at 21:16 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WV 330034KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCKB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCKB reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 61%
- 03
- 39%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KCKB 282320Z 2900/2924 32005KT P6SM SCT045 TEMPO 2900/2902 6SM -SHRA BKN030 FM290400 00000KT P6SM FEW027 FM290700 00000KT 2SM BR BKN007 FM291300 31006KT P6SM BKN015 FM291900 31008G16KT P6SM BKN035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCKB
- IATA
- CKB
- FAA LID
- CKB
- City
- Bridgeport
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,217 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.2966, -80.2281
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.825 MHz
- CTAF
- 126.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 31m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 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.
- Clarksburg Model Aviation Club - Don Harrold Field — Clarksburg, WV · 9 mi
- Fairmont R/C Flyers Inc - Meredith Field — Fairmont, WV · 16 mi
- Windy Ridge RC Club - Kingwood Pike — Reedsville, WV · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCKB reported VFR conditions during about 76.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 246 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.6 kt, calm 31.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.7 | 25.7 | 9.9 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 67.2 | 20.3 | 9.8 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 79.2 | 14.2 | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 85.2 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| May | 81.0 | 12.2 | 4.8 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 80.8 | 12.4 | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 76.5 | 14.7 | 5.9 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 77.2 | 13.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 78.6 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 78.1 | 13.7 | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 78.4 | 14.9 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 65.1 | 24.2 | 8.3 | 2.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.7 kt |
| May | 4.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.0 kt |
| Sep | 3.2 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCKB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport, WV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KCKB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCKB?+
KCKB has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 7,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCKB report its own weather?+
Yes — North Central West Virginia Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCKB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCKB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCKB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCKB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCKB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for North Central West Virginia Airport (KCKB) 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 North Central West Virginia Airport (KCKB)
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 North Central West Virginia Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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