KCLS/CLS METAR Chehalis Centralia Airport
Decoded observation
KCLS is currently VFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 6,000 feet AGL.
Codes in this report: AUTO FEW SCT OVC RMK AO2
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Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.
Suggested risk level: Low
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind calm, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 6,000 ft. Forecast suggests tonight light rain likely, low near 43F, 65% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Chance Light Rain" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Light Rain Likely | 43 | SSE 5 kt | – | 65% | |
| Monday | Chance Light Rain | 58/41 | SE 3 kt | – | 43% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain Likely | 57/41 | SSW 6 kt | – | 98% | |
| Wednesday | Showers And Thunderstorms | 53/37 | S 8 kt | – | 90% | Thunderstorms in the forecast |
| Thursday | Light Rain | 52/34 | SSE 6 kt | – | 77% | |
| Friday | Slight Chance Light Rain | 54/32 | E 2 kt | – | 24% | |
| Saturday | Partly Sunny | 56/32 | NNE 1 kt | – | 9% | |
| Sunday | Partly Sunny | 57 | SE 1 kt | – | 10% |
Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Chance Light Rain" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
Source: National Weather Service (office SEW). Forecast issued 0346Z.
Radar
Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.
Sun & logging windows
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Facility & services
Chehalis Centralia Airport is in Chehalis, Washington. Field elevation 176 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
Communications
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
KCLS traffic patterns
Busiest day: Thu · Busiest month: Jun
Mostly small piston aircraft.
Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly single-engine piston aircraft.
This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.