Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mackinac Island Airport in Mackinac Island, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mackinac Island, MI at 739 ft. KMCD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 3,501 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.275. Track KMCD 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 (350°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMCD 290155Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2989 RMK AO2
What changed at KMCD?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 12 to 7 kt.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KMCD
KMCD is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 739 ft). KMCD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCIU, about 24 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 KMCD. 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 | 3,501 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 26 | 3,501 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 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 7→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMCD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mackinac Island Airport in Mackinac Island, 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 KMCD 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMCD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMCD reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 72%
- 08
- 28%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMCD
- IATA
- MCD
- FAA LID
- MCD
- City
- Mackinac Island
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 739 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.8649, -84.6373
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCIU
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 23h 8m
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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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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMCD reported VFR conditions during about 70.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 205 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.9 kt, calm 11.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41.9 | 38.0 | 12.1 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 58.6 | 27.1 | 9.2 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 72.3 | 15.5 | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 72.9 | 12.5 | 5.8 | 8.8 |
| May | 81.0 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 81.5 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 85.1 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 83.6 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 70.4 | 17.8 | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 59.1 | 28.4 | 8.4 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 39.1 | 39.0 | 13.5 | 8.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.3 kt |
| Nov | 8.1 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMCD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMCD?+
KMCD has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 3,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMCD report its own weather?+
Yes — Mackinac Island Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMCD have a TAF?+
No — KMCD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCIU, about 24 nm away.
Does KMCD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMCD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMCD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD)
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