Cannon Air Force Base (KCVS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cannon Air Force Base (KCVS) is a regional airport serving Clovis, NM at 4,295 ft. KCVS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31), longest 10,003 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 KCVS 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 northeast (040°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 14,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 14,000 ft.
METAR KCVS 130755Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM BKN140 23/15 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02310151 $
What changed at KCVS?
Since the 0655Z (12:55 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0655Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCVS
KCVS is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 14,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,150 ft (field elevation 4,295 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 KCVS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 10,003 ft | CON | 10 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 31 | 8,196 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 13 | 8,196 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 22 | 10,003 ft | CON | 10 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 7→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 14,000 ft.
KCVS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM: 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 KCVS 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 KCVS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCVS reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 14,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 13
- 45%
- 22
- 41%
- 04
- 7%
- 31
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2055Z (2:55 PM MDT)
TAF AMD KCVS 112055Z 1120/1224 25010G20KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2985INS BECMG 1204/1205 19009KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2990INS BECMG 1214/1215 25012KT 9999 SCT200 QNH2992INS TX38/1121Z TN17/1211Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1121 NEXT 1310
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCVS
- IATA
- CVS
- FAA LID
- CVS
- City
- Clovis
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,295 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.3828, -103.3220
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 16h 57m
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KCVS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCVS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCVS?+
KCVS has 4 runways: 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 10,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCVS report its own weather?+
Yes. Cannon Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCVS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCVS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCVS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCVS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCVS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cannon Air Force Base (KCVS) 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 Cannon Air Force Base (KCVS)
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