Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Patrick Space Force Base in Cocoa Beach, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) is a regional airport serving Cocoa Beach, FL at 8 ft. KCOF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 11, 21, 29) — longest 9,008 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 KCOF 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 southwest (230°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCOF 290055Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 27/25 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02730245 $
What changed at KCOF?
Since the 2355Z (7:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.80 → 29.82 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCOF
KCOF is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 8 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 KCOF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 9,008 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 29 | 3,993 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 11 | 3,993 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 03 | 9,008 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 5 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 8→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCOF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Patrick Space Force Base in Cocoa Beach, FL: 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 KCOF 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 KCOF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OMN UA /OV OMN270020/TM 0028/FL180/TP A321/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN270020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0028Reported at 00:28 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOTTHRemarks.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 0021/FL260/TP B350/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL166046/TM 0016/FL330/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL166046Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL310001/TM 0005/FL011/TP SR22/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL310001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
SFB UA /OV KSFB/TM 0002/FL010/TP P28A/TB NEG 000-010
SFB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSFBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB NEG 000-010Turbulence: none reported 0–1,000 ft.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV KSFB270015/TM 2320/FL060/TP B737/TB NEG
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSFB270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2320Reported at 23:20 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV KMCO350005/TM 2312/FLDURD/TP A320/RM SAW THE AIRPORT ON A 10 MILE OUT SMOOTH RIDE ON RWY 17L FINAL
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMCO350005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2312Reported at 23:12 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.RM SAW THE AIRPORT ON A 10 M…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCOF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCOF reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 11
- 40%
- 21
- 35%
- 29
- 16%
- 03
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1955Z (3:55 PM EDT)
TAF AMD KCOF 281955Z 2819/2924 17010G18KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS SCT030CB BKN050 OVC065 QNH2979INS TEMPO 2819/2823 22025G35KT 4800 TSRA BKN030CB BECMG 2901/2902 23012KT 9999 NSW SCT050 QNH2982INS TEMPO 2921/2924 20015G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN030CB TX35/2918Z TN26/2910Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCOF
- IATA
- COF
- FAA LID
- COF
- City
- Cocoa Beach
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 8 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.2349, -80.6101
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,008 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 6m
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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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KCOF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Patrick Space Force Base in Cocoa Beach, FL 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 ↗
KCOF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCOF?+
KCOF has 4 runways — 03, 11, 21, 29; the longest is 9,008 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCOF report its own weather?+
Yes — Patrick Space Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCOF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCOF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCOF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCOF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCOF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) 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 Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Patrick Space Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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