KNCA METAR
Current observed weather at New River MCAS (McCutcheon Field) (NCA · KNCA), Jacksonville, NC, elevation 26 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0456Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of New River MCAS (McCutcheon Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0456Z
VFRMETAR KNCA 050456Z 00000KT 7SM SCT050 18/18 A3003 RMK SLP171 T01780178 402670144
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 1017.1 hPa, temperature 17.8°C, dew point 17.8°C, 24 hour high 26.7°C, low 14.4°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP171 | Sea level pressure 1017.1 hPa | Measurement |
| T01780178 | Temperature 17.8°C, dew point 17.8°C | Measurement |
| 402670144 | 24 hour high 26.7°C, low 14.4°C | Measurement |
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 | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 7 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 18°C (64°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 18°C (64°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 0°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.03 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
Showing 8 of 24 hours — history accumulates hourly, so the full day fills in within 24 hours of a station coming online.
All 8 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1238Z | LIFR | Calm | 0.75 SM | 800 ft | 16°C |
| 1256Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | 4,500 ft | 17°C |
| 1856Z | VFR | 160° at 12 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 26°C |
| 2356Z | VFR | 140° at 4 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 21°C |
| 0056Z | VFR | 140° at 4 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 0256Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 18°C |
| 0356Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 0456Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 18°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KNCA?
The 5 Nov 2026 0456Z observation at New River MCAS (McCutcheon Field) reads: METAR KNCA 050456Z 00000KT 7SM SCT050 18/18 A3003 RMK SLP171 T01780178 402670144 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1017.1 hPa, temperature 17.8°C, dew point 17.8°C, 24 hour high 26.7°C, low 14.4°C.
Is KNCA VFR right now?
New River MCAS (McCutcheon Field) is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KNCA 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 KNCA
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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