Capital City Airport (KCXY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Capital City Airport in Harrisburg, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Capital City Airport (KCXY) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Harrisburg, PA at 347 ft. KCXY reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 12, 26, 30), longest 5,000 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 KCXY 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-northeast (030°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,000 ft.
SPECI KCXY 131015Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM OVC010 21/19 A2993 RMK AO2 T02060189
What changed at KCXY?
Since the 0956Z (5:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 900 ft to 1,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KCXY
KCXY is currently MVFR with winds from 030° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 347 ft). KCXY does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMDT, about 4 nm away.
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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 KCXY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 12 | 3,778 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 3,778 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 26 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 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 4→3 kt, ceiling 8,500 ft → 1,000 ft.
KCXY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Capital City Airport in Harrisburg, PA: 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 KCXY 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 KCXY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MDT UA /OV MDT130005/TM 1009/FL030/TP A301/SK OVC010
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDT130005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1009Reported at 10:09 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP A301Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC010Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
IAD UA /OV RWY 19C FINAL/TM 1001/FLDURD/TP A20N/SK OVC013
IAD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 19C FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1001Reported at 10:01 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.SK OVC013Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BWI15002/TM 0949/FL007/TP B379/SK OVC007/WX FG
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BWI15002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0949Reported at 09:49 UTC.FL007Altitude: 700 ft MSL.TP B379Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC007Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FGWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCXY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCXY reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
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- 32%
- 26
- 29%
- 12
- 26%
- 08
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCXY
- IATA
- HAR
- FAA LID
- CXY
- City
- Harrisburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 347 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.2171, -76.8515
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMDT
- ATIS
- 134.95 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 12h 54m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Harrisburg Area Flying Society - Elmerton Field , Harrisburg, PA · 5 mi
- Keystone RC Soc Inc 1 , Middletown, PA · 6 mi
- Capitol Area Flyers - Klinedinst Rd , Mechanicsburg, PA · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCXY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCXY reported VFR conditions during about 80.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 20.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.7 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 79.3 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 80.6 | 10.2 | 6.5 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 82.0 | 11.2 | 5.6 | 1.2 |
| May | 77.9 | 13.4 | 6.8 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 83.6 | 11.0 | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 86.7 | 9.9 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 84.1 | 11.8 | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 79.4 | 13.6 | 5.7 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 79.4 | 13.1 | 5.4 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 82.9 | 9.9 | 5.1 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 72.8 | 13.2 | 8.4 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.3 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCXY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Capital City Airport in Harrisburg, PA 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 ↗
KCXY weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCXY?+
KCXY has 4 runways: 08, 12, 26, 30; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCXY report its own weather?+
Yes. Capital City Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCXY have a TAF?+
No. KCXY does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMDT, about 4 nm away.
Does KCXY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCXY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCXY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCXY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Capital City Airport (KCXY) 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 Capital City Airport (KCXY)
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 Capital City Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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