Pennridge Airport (KCKZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Pennridge Airport in Perkasie, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Pennridge Airport (KCKZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Perkasie, PA at 568 ft. KCKZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 4,211 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 108.85. Track KCKZ 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 5 statute miles, overcast at 1,700 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.60 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,700 ft.
METAR KCKZ 290435Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC017 20/20 A2960 RMK AO2
What changed at KCKZ?
Since the 0415Z (12:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 6 SM to 5 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KCKZ
KCKZ is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 1,700 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 568 ft). KCKZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KABE, about 17 nm away.
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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 KCKZ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 4,211 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26 | 4,211 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 5,000 ft → 1,700 ft.
KCKZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pennridge Airport in Perkasie, PA: 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 KCKZ 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 KCKZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TEB UA /OV KTEB010004/TM 0425/FL015/TP C700/WX -RA/TB NEG/RM ON APPROACH RWY 19
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTEB010004Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0425Reported at 04:25 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ON APPROACH RWY 19Remarks.Show raw report
DXR UA /OV CMK180070/TM 0409/FL190/TP B752/TB MOD 190-150
DXR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMK180070Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0409Reported at 04:09 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 190-150Turbulence: moderate 19,000–15,000 ft.Show raw report
TEB UA /OV KTEB270015/TM 0353/FL090/TP B350/TB LGT/RM DURC
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTEB270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0353Reported at 03:53 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346 F350 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC NONE
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345 F360 192/054KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV PTW/TM 0326/FL290/TP C56X/TA M17/IC TRACE-LGT CLR
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PTWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0326Reported at 03:26 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE-LGT CLRIcing: trace - light clear.Show raw report
IPT UA /OV FQM050020/TM 0215/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
IPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FQM050020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0200/FL120/TP B752/TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120Turbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence 7,000–12,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCKZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCKZ reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 72 observations, with 24 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 26
- 66%
- 08
- 34%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCKZ
- FAA LID
- CKZ
- City
- Perkasie
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 568 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.3892, -75.2905
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,211 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KABE
- AWOS/ASOS
- 108.85 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 32m
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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.
- Delaware Valley RC Club Incorporated - Quarry Rd — Perkasie, PA · 3 mi
- Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen - Weisel Rd — Quakertown, PA · 6 mi
- Buc-Le Aero Sportsmen - Kumry Rd — Quakertown, PA · 7 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCKZ reported VFR conditions during about 78.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 266 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 30.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.4 | 10.8 | 5.1 | 7.8 |
| Feb | 75.8 | 8.6 | 5.8 | 9.8 |
| Mar | 77.7 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 7.8 |
| Apr | 78.3 | 10.8 | 6.4 | 4.5 |
| May | 70.8 | 11.5 | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Jun | 78.2 | 10.6 | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 76.8 | 11.9 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 76.2 | 12.4 | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 74.2 | 12.7 | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 73.3 | 13.0 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 82.0 | 10.6 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 71.0 | 11.6 | 5.8 | 11.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.1 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.6 kt |
| Jul | 2.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.0 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCKZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCKZ?+
KCKZ has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 4,211 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCKZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Pennridge Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCKZ have a TAF?+
No — KCKZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KABE, about 17 nm away.
Does KCKZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCKZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCKZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Pennridge Airport (KCKZ)
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