Grand Strand Airport (KCRE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grand Strand Airport in North Myrtle Beach, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grand Strand Airport (KCRE) is a regional airport serving North Myrtle Beach, SC at 32 ft. KCRE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23), longest 5,997 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 KCRE 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 (220°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 1,600 ft, broken clouds at 2,200 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,200 ft.
SPECI KCRE 130617Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM SCT016 BKN022 27/25 A2999 RMK AO2 T02720250
What changed at KCRE?
Since the 0607Z (2:07 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- A ceiling formed at 2,200 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KCRE
KCRE is currently MVFR with winds from 220° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 32 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 KCRE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,997 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 05 | 5,997 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 1 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 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,200 ft.
KCRE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grand Strand Airport in North Myrtle Beach, SC: 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 KCRE 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 KCRE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ILM UA /OV ILM180050/TM 0138/FL360/TP B738/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH
ILM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM180050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0138Reported at 01:38 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV DLC/TM 0131/FL060/TP C172/RM VFR
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS/TM 0034/FL310/TP A31/TB NEG
CHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0034Reported at 00:34 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP A31Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCRE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCRE reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 23
- 69%
- 05
- 31%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0559Z (1:59 AM EDT)
TAF KCRE 130559Z 1306/1406 22010KT P6SM BKN020 BKN250 PROB30 1308/1312 4SM -SHRA BR BKN015 BKN050 FM131200 25006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT250 FM131700 19013KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT250 FM140300 23007KT P6SM SCT015 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCRE
- IATA
- CRE
- FAA LID
- CRE
- City
- North Myrtle Beach
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 32 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.8117, -78.7239
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,997 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.625 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 55m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 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.
- Southeastern Modelers Flying Club - Narrow End Rd , Tabor City, NC · 16 mi
- RC Wings Over S.C. - Staples Rd , Aynor, SC · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCRE
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCRE reported VFR conditions during about 84.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 278 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 14.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.3 | 9.3 | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 76.8 | 10.5 | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 82.5 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 84.7 | 8.9 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| May | 84.4 | 10.1 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 87.7 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 88.8 | 8.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 84.2 | 11.3 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 84.2 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 83.2 | 10.1 | 4.5 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 82.4 | 9.2 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 76.8 | 10.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.2 kt |
| Aug | 6.2 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCRE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grand Strand Airport in North Myrtle Beach, SC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KCRE weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCRE?+
KCRE has 2 runways: 05, 23; the longest is 5,997 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCRE report its own weather?+
Yes. Grand Strand Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCRE have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCRE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCRE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCRE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCRE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grand Strand Airport (KCRE) 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 Grand Strand Airport (KCRE)
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 Grand Strand Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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