Carson Airport (KCXP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Carson Airport in Carson City, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Carson Airport (KCXP) is a regional airport serving Carson City, NV at 4,697 ft. KCXP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (09, 27), longest 6,101 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 KCXP 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 13 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCXP 130150Z AUTO 25013G21KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2997 RMK AO2
What changed at KCXP?
Since the 0130Z (6:30 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0130Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCXP
KCXP is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 13 knots gusting 21, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,850 ft (field elevation 4,697 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 KCXP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 6,101 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 8 kt left (g13) |
| 09 | 6,101 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 8 kt right (g13) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCXP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Carson Airport in Carson City, NV: 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 KCXP 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 KCXP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UUA /OV UDADY/TM 0102/FL055/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/-10 KT 055-SFC DURD 17R RNO
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV UDADYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/-10 KT 055-SFC DUR…Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UA /OV RNO347002 /TM 2331 /FL140 /TP B737 /TB INTMT LGT CHOP BLO 140
RNO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RNO347002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2331Reported at 23:31 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOP BLO 140Turbulence: intermittent light chop blo 140.Show raw report
RNO UA /OV KRNO3470002/TM 2331/FL140/TP B737/TB INTMT LGT CHOP BLO 140/RM LLWS +/-5KT 054-SFC DURD RY17R RNO
RNO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KRNO3470002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2331Reported at 23:31 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOP BLO 140Turbulence: intermittent light chop blo 140.RM LLWS +/-5KT 054-SFC DURD …Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UUA /OV KRNO347005/TM 2238/FL140/TP B738/TB OCNL MOD BLO 140/RM LLWS +10KT DURD RY17R RNO
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV KRNO347005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2238Reported at 22:38 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD BLO 140Turbulence: occasional moderate blo 140.RM LLWS +10KT DURD RY17R RNORemarks.Show raw report
RNO UUA /OV KRNO/TM 2145/FLUNKN/TP B739/TB LGT TURB/RM DURD. LLWS +/-10 KT 052-SFC DURD RY17R RNO
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV KRNOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2145Reported at 21:45 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TURBTurbulence: light turb.RM DURD. LLWS +/-10 KT 052-S…Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UUA /OV KNRO/TM 2050/FLUNKN/TP B38M/TB LGT TURB /RM DURD. LLWS +10 KT 049-SFC DURD RY17R RNO
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV KNROLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2050Reported at 20:50 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB LGT TURBTurbulence: light turb.RM DURD. LLWS +10 KT 049-SFC…Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UUA /OV KRNO347020/TM 2043/FL160/TP B38M/TB LGT- ONCL MOD TURB BLO 160/RM LLWS +10 KT 048-046 DURD RY17R RNO
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV KRNO347020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2043Reported at 20:43 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB LGT- ONCL MOD TURB BLO 16…Turbulence: light - oncl moderate turb blo 160.RM LLWS +10 KT 048-046 DURD …Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UA /OV KRNO347012/TM 2037/FL160/TP B39M/TB MOD TURB BLO 160 /RM LLWS +10 KT 046-SFC DURD RY17R RNO
RNO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KRNO347012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2037Reported at 20:37 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD TURB BLO 160Turbulence: moderate turb blo 160.RM LLWS +10 KT 046-SFC DURD …Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCXP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCXP reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 27
- 80%
- 09
- 20%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KCXP 122320Z 1300/1324 25015G27KT P6SM SCT200 FM130300 23025G35KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/22040KT FM130900 22010G20KT P6SM SKC FM131800 25012G22KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCXP
- IATA
- CSN
- FAA LID
- CXP
- City
- Carson City
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,697 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1943, -119.7343
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,101 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 50m
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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
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- HSRCC - High Sierra RC Club - Remote Control Rd , Carson City, NV · 3 mi
- Washoe Waterdogs - Washoe Lake State Park , North Washoe City, NV · 6 mi
- Sierra Silent Soarers - US 395 , New Washoe City, NV · 7 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCXP
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCXP reported VFR conditions during about 96.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 336 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 40.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92.4 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 94.2 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 94.5 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 97.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| May | 98.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.1 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 96.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 98.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 96.1 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 88.4 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.4 kt |
| Feb | 4.4 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 5.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 3.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCXP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Carson Airport in Carson City, NV 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 ↗
KCXP weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCXP?+
KCXP has 2 runways: 09, 27; the longest is 6,101 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCXP report its own weather?+
Yes. Carson Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCXP have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCXP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCXP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCXP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCXP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Carson Airport (KCXP) 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 Carson Airport (KCXP)
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 Carson Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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