KCDR METAR
Current observed weather at Chadron Municipal (CDR · KCDR), Chadron, NE, elevation 3,298 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1353Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Chadron Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 1353Z
MVFRMETAR KCDR 051353Z AUTO 21004KT 3SM BR CLR M01/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP226 T10061022
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 1022.6 hPa, temperature -0.6°C, dew point -2.2°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP226 | Sea level pressure 1022.6 hPa | Measurement |
| T10061022 | Temperature -0.6°C, dew point -2.2°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 210° at 4 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 3 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Clear below 12,000 ft | — |
| Temperature | -1°C (31°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -2°C (28°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 2°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.11 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 20 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1453Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 0°C |
| 1553Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 1653Z | VFR | 170° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 1653Z | VFR | 170° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 2253Z | VFR | 330° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 10°C |
| 2353Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 0053Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 6°C |
| 0153Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 0253Z | VFR | 210° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 3°C |
| 0353Z | VFR | 210° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 0353Z | VFR | 210° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 0553Z | VFR | 210° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 0653Z | VFR | 210° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 0753Z | VFR | 200° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 0853Z | VFR | 200° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 0953Z | VFR | 210° at 4 kt | 9 SM | Clear | 1°C |
| 1053Z | VFR | 200° at 4 kt | 9 SM | Clear | 0°C |
| 1153Z | VFR | 210° at 3 kt | 9 SM | Clear | -1°C |
| 1253Z | VFR | 200° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -1°C |
| 1353Z | MVFR | 210° at 4 kt | 3 SM | Clear | -1°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KCDR?
The 5 Nov 2026 1353Z observation at Chadron Municipal reads: METAR KCDR 051353Z AUTO 21004KT 3SM BR CLR M01/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP226 T10061022 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1022.6 hPa, temperature -0.6°C, dew point -2.2°C.
Is KCDR VFR right now?
Chadron Municipal is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KCDR METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KCDR
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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