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.
Wind from the west (280°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCMX 291853Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02720161
What changed at KCMX?
Since the 1753Z (1:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 250° to 280°.
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Current pilot readout for KCMX
KCMX is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,750 ft (field elevation 1,095 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 KCMX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 5,201 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 6,501 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 07 | 5,201 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 14 | 6,501 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 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 4→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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.
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 KCMX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCMX reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 32
- 40%
- 25
- 38%
- 14
- 12%
- 07
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (1:20 PM EDT)
TAF KCMX 291720Z 2918/3018 29007G16KT P6SM SKC FM292200 29006KT P6SM FEW250 FM301600 24008KT P6SM SCT190
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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
- Sunset in
- 6h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
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8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.0 | 38.5 | 23.3 | 14.2 |
| Feb | 39.5 | 30.5 | 18.3 | 11.7 |
| Mar | 65.7 | 17.4 | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Apr | 71.0 | 11.0 | 7.3 | 10.7 |
| May | 80.7 | 8.6 | 4.0 | 6.6 |
| Jun | 83.3 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 87.3 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 82.9 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 12.7 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 68.5 | 20.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 52.0 | 31.1 | 10.1 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 28.3 | 37.3 | 20.7 | 13.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.8 kt |
| Mar | 9.0 kt |
| Apr | 9.1 kt |
| May | 8.3 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.3 kt |
| Oct | 8.4 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 9.1 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 2608 · 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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