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Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Houghton County Memorial Airport in Hancock, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX) is a regional airport serving Hancock, MI at 1,095 ft. KCMX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 14, 25, 32), longest 6,501 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 KCMX 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.

VFR
Observed 0553Z (1:53 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
300° 15 kt
gusting 22 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.91"
Temp / Dew
57°F / 14°C
dew 47°F / 8°C

Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 15 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,900 ft, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KCMX 130553Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM SCT049 14/08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01390083 10156 20139 50005

What changed at KCMX?

Since the 0453Z (12:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • The 4,600 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.

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Current pilot readout for KCMX

KCMX is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 15 knots gusting 22, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 1,095 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 KCMX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
32FAV15 kt head3 kt left (g4)
259 kt head12 kt right (g18)
079 kt tail12 kt left (g18)
1415 kt tail3 kt right (g4)

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0183706Z16Z05Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 315 kt, ceiling 8,000 ftunlimited.

KCMX weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Houghton County Memorial Airport in Hancock, 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 KCMX is headed.

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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.

Recent aviation weather trends at KCMX

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KCMX reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the W.

Last 24 hours
VFR 77%MVFR 16%IFR 6%
Wind avg/max: 14/23 kt
Max gust: 32 kt
Lowest ceiling: 800 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: W
Category changes: 6

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Last 7 days
VFR 88%MVFR 7%IFR 1%LIFR 3%
Wind avg/max: 9/29 kt
Max gust: 48 kt
Lowest ceiling: 100 ft
Lowest vis: 0.25 sm
Prevailing wind: W
Category changes: 16

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
32
41%
25
23%
07
20%
14
16%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)

TAF KCMX 130520Z 1306/1406 29012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM131200 29010G20KT P6SM BKN035 BKN150 FM131600 29020G30KT P6SM SCT045 BKN150 FM132300 29010G18KT P6SM SCT150 FM140300 31006KT P6SM SKC

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KCMX
IATA
CMX
FAA LID
CMX
City
Hancock
State
Michigan
Country
United States
Elevation
1,095 ft
Coordinates
47.1684, -88.4891
Runways
4
Longest runway
6,501 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
AWOS/ASOS
125.675 MHz
Time zone
America/Detroit
Next sunset
17h 41m

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Historical Flying Weather at KCMX

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCMX reported VFR conditions during about 65.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 191 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.4 kt, calm 8.2% of the time.

VFR Score
11
Wind Score
38
Reliability Score
19
National VFR rank
#1393 of 1,400
Regional rank
#161
State rank
#65
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
65.7%
MVFR
19.0%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
8.3%
Est. VFR days/yr
191
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
January
Median ceiling
2,400 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
8.2%
Median wind
8 kt
Gusty hours
18.3%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.3%
Fog/mist days/yr
171
Thunderstorm days/yr
22
Summer density alt
2,135 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KCMX monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan24.038.523.314.2
Feb39.530.518.311.7
Mar65.717.48.68.4
Apr71.011.07.310.7
May80.78.64.06.6
Jun83.36.63.07.1
Jul87.36.22.24.3
Aug82.98.33.55.3
Sep77.312.74.35.8
Oct68.520.55.55.5
Nov52.031.110.16.7
Dec28.337.320.713.7

Average wind by month

0511JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KCMX average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan9.3 kt
Feb9.8 kt
Mar9.0 kt
Apr9.1 kt
May8.3 kt
Jun7.5 kt
Jul7.3 kt
Aug7.2 kt
Sep7.3 kt
Oct8.4 kt
Nov9.1 kt
Dec9.1 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KCMX airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Houghton County Memorial Airport in Hancock, 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KCMX weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KCMX?+

KCMX has 4 runways: 07, 14, 25, 32; the longest is 6,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KCMX report its own weather?+

Yes. Houghton County Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KCMX have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KCMX broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KCMX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCMX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KCMX airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX) 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 Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

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