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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 7°C (44°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCPR 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP126 T00670028
What changed at KCPR?
Since the 0853Z (2:53 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KCPR
KCPR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 5,450 ft (field elevation 5,350 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 KCPR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 10,165 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 17 | 7,696 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 21 | 10,165 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 35 | 7,696 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 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 © 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 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 strongest gust reached 23 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
- 21
- 64%
- 35
- 19%
- 03
- 9%
- 17
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KCPR 130520Z 1306/1406 36007KT P6SM SKC FM131900 23015G25KT P6SM FEW120 FM140100 27014KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 FM140500 21018G30KT P6SM -SHRA BKN100
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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
- 15h 8m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KCPR
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 2610 · 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)
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