Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM) is a regional airport serving Carlsbad, NM at 3,295 ft. KCNM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (03, 08, 14L, 14R), longest 7,854 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 KCNM 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 south (180°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCNM 130853Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02670100 51006 $
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Since the 0753Z (1:53 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KCNM
KCNM is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,400 ft (field elevation 3,295 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 KCNM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14LFAV | 4,616 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 14R | 5,837 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 21 | 7,854 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 08 | 5,334 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 26 | 5,334 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 03 | 7,854 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 32L | 5,837 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 32R | 4,616 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCNM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, NM: 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 KCNM is headed.
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 KCNM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCNM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 14L/14R
- 68%
- 08
- 14%
- 21
- 8%
- 26
- 4%
- 03
- 4%
- 32L/32R
- 2%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KCNM 130520Z 1306/1406 18007KT P6SM SCT110 FM131600 13010KT P6SM SCT100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCNM
- IATA
- CNM
- FAA LID
- CNM
- City
- Carlsbad
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,295 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3375, -104.2630
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 7,854 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 16h 6m
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Historical Flying Weather at KCNM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCNM reported VFR conditions during about 93.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 333 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 8.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92.1 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 90.8 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 93.5 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 95.0 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| May | 94.1 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 97.2 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 96.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 97.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 92.3 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 92.7 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 91.8 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 90.1 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.7 kt |
| May | 9.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCNM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, NM shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KCNM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCNM?+
KCNM has 8 runways: 03, 08, 14L, 14R, 21, 26, 32L, 32R; the longest is 7,854 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCNM report its own weather?+
Yes. Cavern City Air Terminal has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCNM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCNM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCNM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCNM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCNM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM) 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 Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM)
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