Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (KCNU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chanute Martin Johnson Airport in Chanute, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (KCNU) is a regional airport serving Chanute, KS at 1,002 ft. KCNU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 18, 26, 36), longest 4,254 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 127.075. Track KCNU 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 northwest (320°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KCNU 130752Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM -RA SCT090 OVC110 19/18 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE SLP189 P0002 T01940183 $
What changed at KCNU?
Since the 0652Z (1:52 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 200° to 320°, a 120° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.09 → 30.12 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCNU
KCNU is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 1,002 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 KCNU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 4,254 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 18 | 4,254 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 6 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 5→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KCNU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chanute Martin Johnson Airport in Chanute, KS: 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 KCNU 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCNU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.Show raw report
MKC UA /OV MKC120004/TM 0306/FL017/TP HELO/SK BASES 017 MOVING E-SE/RM MKC-XO
MKC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKC120004Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 017 MOVING E-SESky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM MKC-XORemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCNU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCNU reported mostly VFR across 60 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 73 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18
- 72%
- 36
- 28%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KCNU 130520Z 1306/1406 10010KT 2SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM130900 11010KT P6SM VCTS BKN040CB FM131300 11007KT P6SM BKN050 FM131700 14010KT P6SM SCT110 FM140000 07007KT P6SM BKN200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCNU
- IATA
- CNU
- FAA LID
- CNU
- City
- Chanute
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,002 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6682, -95.4867
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,254 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 30m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KCNU
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCNU reported VFR conditions during about 82.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 280 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.1 kt, calm 7.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.8 | 12.6 | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 75.8 | 14.1 | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 15.4 | 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 81.3 | 12.8 | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| May | 82.3 | 11.9 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 92.4 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 94.2 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 92.7 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 87.9 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 83.8 | 10.0 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 81.6 | 11.1 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 71.1 | 16.8 | 6.4 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.4 kt |
| Feb | 8.8 kt |
| Mar | 9.7 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 8.5 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCNU weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCNU?+
KCNU has 4 runways: 08, 18, 26, 36; the longest is 4,254 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCNU report its own weather?+
Yes. Chanute Martin Johnson Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCNU have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCNU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCNU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCNU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (KCNU)
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