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 weather

METAR observed 18 Sep 2026 0515Z

VFR
METAR KCPF 180515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A3024 RMK AO2
Wind
000° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Ceiling
Clear
Temp / Dewpoint
22° / 21°C
Altimeter
30.24"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

FieldValueWhat that means
Flight categoryVFRVisual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Wind000° at 0 ktDirection is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility10+ SM10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater.
CeilingUnlimitedNo broken, overcast or obscured layer reported.
SkyClear below 12,000 ft
Temperature22°C (72°F)
Dewpoint21°C (70°F)
Temp/dewpoint spread1°CA spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter30.24 inHgSet this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.
VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation
Flight category
02:0008:0014:0020:0001:00
Wind · kt (gust shading)
Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)
Visibility · SM
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
TimeCategoryWindVisibilityCeilingTemp
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.

Something here wrong or out of date? Report a data problem.