KCPF METAR
Current observed weather at Wendell H Ford (CPF · KCPF), Hazard, KY, elevation 1,257 ft. Reported 18 Sep 2026 0515Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Wendell H Ford — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 18 Sep 2026 0515Z
VFRMETAR KCPF 180515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A3024 RMK AO2
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | 000° at 0 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Clear below 12,000 ft | — |
| Temperature | 22°C (72°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 21°C (70°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.24 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0555Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 0655Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0755Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0855Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0955Z | MVFR | 000° at 0 kt | 5 SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 1055Z | MVFR | 000° at 0 kt | 5 SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 1155Z | MVFR | 000° at 0 kt | 4 SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 1255Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 1355Z | VFR | 210° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 1455Z | VFR | 230° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 28°C |
| 1555Z | VFR | 250° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 30°C |
| 1655Z | VFR | 240° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 32°C |
| 1755Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 31°C |
| 1855Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 32°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | 280° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 33°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | 300° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 32°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | 300° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 32°C |
| 2255Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 31°C |
| 2355Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 28°C |
| 0055Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 26°C |
| 0155Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 25°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 0355Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 23°C |
| 0455Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KCPF?
The 18 Sep 2026 0515Z observation at Wendell H Ford reads: METAR KCPF 180515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A3024 RMK AO2
Is KCPF VFR right now?
Wendell H Ford is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KCPF 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 KCPF
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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