Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chester Catawba Regional Airport in Chester, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Chester, SC at 656 ft. KDCM reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 11, 17, 23) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KDCM 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDCM 290515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/23 A2974 RMK AO2
What changed at KDCM?
Since the 0455Z (12:55 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0455Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KDCM
KDCM is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 656 ft). KDCM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 28 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 KDCM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 4,998 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 17 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 4,998 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 35 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KDCM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chester Catawba Regional Airport in Chester, 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 KDCM 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 KDCM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.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
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
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.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE/TM 0059/FL350/TP A35K/TB OCNL 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 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A35KAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDCM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDCM reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05
- 38%
- 17
- 31%
- 23
- 27%
- 35
- 4%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDCM
- FAA LID
- DCM
- City
- Chester
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 656 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7893, -81.1958
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCLT
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 58m
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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.
- York County Flyers Inc - Langrum Branch Rd — York, SC · 13 mi
- SCCL RC Aviation Club-Sun City Blvd — Indian Land, SC · 21 mi
- Lancaster County Flyers - Landfill Rd — Lancaster, SC · 26 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDCM reported VFR conditions during about 79.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 241 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.6 kt, calm 32.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.8 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Feb | 75.8 | 9.8 | 5.8 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 78.5 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 83.8 | 8.2 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| May | 81.3 | 9.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 85.1 | 7.4 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 85.2 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 79.7 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 81.6 | 9.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 9.3 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 79.2 | 9.4 | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 70.8 | 11.3 | 5.8 | 12.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 4.1 kt |
| Mar | 4.5 kt |
| Apr | 4.3 kt |
| May | 3.7 kt |
| Jun | 3.1 kt |
| Jul | 2.9 kt |
| Aug | 2.8 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.7 kt |
| Dec | 3.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDCM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDCM?+
KDCM has 6 runways — 05, 11, 17, 23, 29, 35; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDCM report its own weather?+
Yes — Chester Catawba Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDCM have a TAF?+
No — KDCM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 28 nm away.
Does KDCM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDCM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDCM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)
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