McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (KMCK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport in McCook, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (KMCK) is a regional airport serving McCook, NE at 2,583 ft. KMCK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 12, 17, 22), longest 6,450 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 KMCK 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 southeast (140°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,400 ft, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,400 ft.
METAR KMCK 130753Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC034 16/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01560111
What changed at KMCK?
Since the 0653Z (1:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.11 → 30.09 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMCK
KMCK is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 2,583 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 KMCK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 6,450 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 17 | 1,330 ft | GRS | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 04 | 4,000 ft | CONC-G | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 22 | 4,000 ft | CONC-G | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 35 | 1,330 ft | GRS | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 30 | 6,450 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,400 ft.
KMCK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport in McCook, NE: 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 KMCK 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 KMCK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BBW UA /OV BBW/TM 0410/FL050/TP BE36/SK BASE 050/RM ZDVWC-17
BBW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BBWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0410Reported at 04:10 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP BE36Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-17Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMCK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMCK reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,900 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04
- 28%
- 12
- 27%
- 17
- 21%
- 22
- 10%
- 30
- 8%
- 35
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0522Z (12:22 AM CDT)
TAF KMCK 130522Z 1306/1406 VRB06KT P6SM OVC050 FM130800 12007KT P6SM BKN025 FM131100 15010KT P6SM OVC012 TEMPO 1312/1316 OVC009 FM131800 12012KT P6SM BKN020 FM132200 13013KT P6SM SCT025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMCK
- IATA
- MCK
- FAA LID
- MCK
- City
- McCook
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,583 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.2078, -100.5928
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,450 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 48m
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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 at KMCK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMCK reported VFR conditions during about 85.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 299 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.7 kt, calm 6.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.3 | 7.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 81.3 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 81.8 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 85.1 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 84.0 | 9.6 | 4.1 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 92.2 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 90.3 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 87.1 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 86.0 | 8.8 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 86.1 | 7.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 89.2 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 83.9 | 7.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.8 kt |
| Apr | 11.1 kt |
| May | 9.6 kt |
| Jun | 8.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.6 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.8 kt |
| Oct | 8.7 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMCK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport in McCook, NE shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KMCK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMCK?+
KMCK has 6 runways: 04, 12, 17, 22, 30, 35; the longest is 6,450 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMCK report its own weather?+
Yes. McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMCK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMCK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMCK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMCK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMCK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (KMCK) 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 McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (KMCK)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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