Charlevoix Municipal Airport (KCVX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Charlevoix Municipal Airport in Charlevoix, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Charlevoix Municipal Airport (KCVX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Charlevoix, MI at 669 ft. KCVX reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 09, 22, 27) — longest 4,549 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120. Track KCVX 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 north (010°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCVX 290435Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A2993 RMK AO2
What changed at KCVX?
Since the 0415Z (12:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0415Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCVX
KCVX is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 669 ft). KCVX does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KTVC, about 36 nm away.
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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 KCVX. 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 | 1,280 ft | GRS | 8 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 09 | 4,549 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 27 | 4,549 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 22 | 1,280 ft | GRS | 8 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→10 kt, ceiling 700 ft → unlimited.
KCVX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Charlevoix Municipal Airport in Charlevoix, MI: 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 KCVX 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 KCVX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LDM UA /OV LDM/TM 0019/FL300/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP
LDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCVX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCVX reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 41%
- 22
- 33%
- 04
- 18%
- 09
- 8%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCVX
- FAA LID
- CVX
- City
- Charlevoix
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 669 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.3048, -85.2748
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,549 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KTVC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 20h 25m
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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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25–50 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.
- Cedar Ridge Flyers - Saunders Rd — East Jordan, MI · 5 mi
- Charlevoix Area Buffs - Ferry Rd — Charlevoix, MI · 5 mi
- PAMA - E Hathaway Rd — Harbor Point, MI · 22 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCVX reported VFR conditions during about 71.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 213 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 11.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.3 | 47.1 | 13.6 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 52.6 | 33.8 | 10.4 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 72.7 | 18.2 | 5.7 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 77.1 | 14.6 | 5.3 | 3.1 |
| May | 83.7 | 9.7 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 84.5 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Jul | 87.6 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 10.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 83.3 | 13.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 74.7 | 20.4 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 62.3 | 30.7 | 5.5 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 35.9 | 48.4 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 9.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCVX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCVX?+
KCVX has 4 runways — 04, 09, 22, 27; the longest is 4,549 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCVX report its own weather?+
Yes — Charlevoix Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCVX have a TAF?+
No — KCVX does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTVC, about 36 nm away.
Does KCVX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCVX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCVX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Charlevoix Municipal Airport (KCVX)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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