Casper-Natrona County International Airport (KCPR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Casper-Natrona County International Airport in Casper, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Casper-Natrona County International Airport (KCPR) is a regional airport serving Casper, WY at 5,350 ft. KCPR 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, 12, 17) — longest 10,165 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 KCPR 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-northwest (300°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCPR 290353Z 30006KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02170011
What changed at KCPR?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KCPR
KCPR is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,350 ft (field elevation 5,350 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 KCPR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 7,696 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 21 | 10,165 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 03 | 10,165 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 17 | 7,696 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 5 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 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCPR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Casper-Natrona County International Airport in Casper, WY: 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 KCPR 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 KCPR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DGW UA /OV LSK270005/TM 0134/FL260/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC-21
DGW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LSK270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDVWC-21Remarks.Show raw report
RWL UA /OV CKW090020/TM 2344/FL400/TP E55P/SK TOP 320/RM ZDVWC-34
RWL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CKW090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2344Reported at 23:44 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 320Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-34Remarks.Show raw report
RIW UA /OV BOY082030/TM 2251/FL4701/TP GLF5/TB MOD CHOP 470 /ZLC
RIW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOY082030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FL4701Altitude: 47,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 470 /ZLCTurbulence: moderate chop 470 /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCPR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCPR reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 35%
- 35
- 31%
- 03
- 28%
- 17
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KCPR 282320Z 2900/2924 11007KT P6SM SCT100 FM290800 24007KT P6SM FEW150 FM291500 20006KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2921/2924 VRB25G35KT 6SM -TSRA OVC080CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCPR
- IATA
- CPR
- FAA LID
- CPR
- City
- Casper
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,350 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.9074, -106.4616
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 10,165 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 21h 57m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Casper Airmodelers Assn - Modelers Facility — Casper, WY · 7 mi
- Privateers - Bucknum Circle — Casper, WY · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCPR reported VFR conditions during about 90.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 314 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.2 kt, calm 6.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.9 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 83.4 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 85.3 | 6.7 | 5.2 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 83.5 | 9.3 | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| May | 84.7 | 9.6 | 3.9 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 94.5 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 97.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 96.7 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 92.9 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 87.4 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 90.3 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 88.0 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13.6 kt |
| Feb | 12.3 kt |
| Mar | 11.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.1 kt |
| May | 8.9 kt |
| Jun | 8.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.7 kt |
| Aug | 7.7 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 9.7 kt |
| Nov | 11.8 kt |
| Dec | 13.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCPR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Casper-Natrona County International Airport in Casper, WY 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCPR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCPR?+
KCPR has 8 runways — 03, 08, 12, 17, 21, 26, 30, 35; the longest is 10,165 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCPR report its own weather?+
Yes — Casper-Natrona County International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCPR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCPR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCPR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCPR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCPR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Casper-Natrona County International Airport (KCPR) 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 Casper-Natrona County International Airport (KCPR)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Casper-Natrona County International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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