Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB) is a regional airport serving Columbia, SC at 193 ft. KCUB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31) — longest 5,011 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.675. Track KCUB 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-southwest (250°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCUB 290353Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 32/23 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP049 T03170233
What changed at KCUB?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCUB
KCUB is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 193 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 KCUB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 5,011 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 13 | 5,011 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 8 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→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCUB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport in Columbia, 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 KCUB 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 KCUB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAV UA /OV SAV320070/TM 0348/FL230/TP B739/SK IMC/TB OCNL LGT
SAV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAV320070Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 0342/FL370/TP B752/TB LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA160025/TM 0241/FL120/TP E145/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA160025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0241Reported at 02:41 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0237/FL350/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
AMG UA /OV AMG010075/TM 0125/FL380/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT
AMG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AMG010075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0125Reported at 01:25 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS360080/TM 0104/FL170/TP GLEX/SK IMC/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW140015/TM 0101/FL340/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELW140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCUB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCUB reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 50%
- 31
- 50%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KCUB 282320Z 2900/2924 23009KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN250 TEMPO 2902/2905 34020G40KT 2SM -TSRA BR BKN035CB OVC050 FM290600 26004KT P6SM FEW035 BKN150 FM291400 31006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KCUB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCUB
- IATA
- CUB
- FAA LID
- CUB
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 193 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9705, -80.9952
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,011 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 29m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Congaree Flyers - Sam Corley Model Airfield — Gaston, SC · 15 mi
- Deer Hill Rd — Pelion, SC · 21 mi
- Carolina Sod Busters - Modern Turf Sod Farm Camden Hwy — Rembert, SC · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCUB reported VFR conditions during about 83.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 285 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.1 kt, calm 43.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.2 | 11.6 | 6.7 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 78.8 | 10.9 | 7.0 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 82.6 | 10.2 | 5.3 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 88.1 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| May | 86.3 | 8.9 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 89.0 | 7.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 89.2 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 84.1 | 9.7 | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 84.2 | 10.0 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 80.6 | 12.0 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 73.7 | 14.7 | 7.1 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.5 kt |
| Feb | 3.9 kt |
| Mar | 4.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.1 kt |
| May | 3.5 kt |
| Jun | 3.2 kt |
| Jul | 3.0 kt |
| Aug | 2.4 kt |
| Sep | 2.4 kt |
| Oct | 2.5 kt |
| Nov | 2.5 kt |
| Dec | 2.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCUB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCUB?+
KCUB has 2 runways — 13, 31; the longest is 5,011 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCUB report its own weather?+
Yes — Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCUB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCUB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCUB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCUB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB)
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