Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (KNKT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ in Cherry Point, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (KNKT) is a regional airport serving Cherry Point, NC at 29 ft. KNKT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (05L, 05R, 14L, 14R) — longest 8,978 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 KNKT 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 southwest (220°) at 15 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KNKT 290155Z 22015G23KT 10SM BKN110 28/26 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP049 T02780261
What changed at KNKT?
Since the 0055Z (8:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.66 → 29.69 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNKT
KNKT is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 15 knots gusting 23, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 15 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 29 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KNKT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23LFAV | 8,189 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 1 kt left (g2) |
| 23R | 8,489 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 1 kt left (g2) |
| 14L | 8,978 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 15 kt right (g23) |
| 14R | 8,397 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 15 kt right (g23) |
| 32L | 8,397 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 15 kt left (g23) |
| 32R | 8,978 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 15 kt left (g23) |
| 05L | 8,489 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 1 kt right (g2) |
| 05R | 8,189 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 1 kt right (g2) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KNKT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ in Cherry Point, NC: 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 KNKT 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 KNKT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV KILM /TM 2051 /FL250 /TP PC12 /TA M15 /WV 13535KT /RM IN THE CLEAR
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KILMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2051Reported at 20:51 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.WV 13535KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM IN THE CLEARRemarks.Show raw report
EWN UA /OV EWN289013 /TM 2007 /FL380 /TP B737 /TA M49 /WV 31561KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
EWN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EWN289013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2007Reported at 20:07 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TA M49Outside air temperature, °C.WV 31561KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNKT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNKT reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 62 observations, with 27 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 64%
- 05L/05R
- 14%
- 14L/14R
- 14%
- 32L/32R
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2100Z (5:00 PM EDT)
TAF KNKT 282100Z 2821/2921 VRB06KT 9999 SCT019 BKN150 QNH2969INS BECMG 2821/2823 20010G20KT 9999 SCT019 BKN100 QNH2966INS FM290130 21010G20KT 6000 SHRA BR BKN010 OVC080 QNH2959INS TEMPO 2902/2908 VRB15G50KT 0800 +TSRA BKN008CB BECMG 2908/2910 VRB06KT 0800 FG VV005 QNH2959INS FM291230 VRB06KT 9999 SCT010 QNH2964INS BECMG 2914/2916 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2967INS TX31/2919Z TN23/2910Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNKT
- FAA LID
- NKT
- City
- Cherry Point
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 29 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9009, -76.8807
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 8,978 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 24.487 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Crystal Coast RC Club - Myers Field — Newport, NC · 10 mi
- New River Modelers Association - Riggs Rd — Hubert, NC · 22 mi
- Club Field — New Bern, NC · 24 mi
KNKT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ in Cherry Point, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KNKT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNKT?+
KNKT has 8 runways — 05L, 05R, 14L, 14R, 23L, 23R, 32L, 32R; the longest is 8,978 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNKT report its own weather?+
Yes — Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNKT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNKT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNKT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNKT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNKT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (KNKT) 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 Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (KNKT)
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 Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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