KCMX/CMX METAR & TAF Houghton County Memorial Airport

Hancock, MichiganElevation 1,095 ftMedium airport

CURRENT STATUS

VFR50 min old

No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, gusts to 20 kt.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

VFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

270@14

gust 20 kt

VISIBILITY

10 SM

16.1 km

CEILING

None

no BKN/OVC layer

DENSITY ALT

596 ft

-499 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1953Z (3:53 PM local) · 50 min old

KCMX is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 14 knots gusting 20. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is wind gusting to 20 kt (gust spread 6 kt).

WIND

270° at 14 kt, gust 20

Gusts 6 kt above the steady wind.

VISIBILITY

10 statute miles

16.1 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

CLR

FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

12°C / -5°C

54°F / 23°F. 17°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.32 inHg

1026.8 hPa, above standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

GUST

Wind gusting to 20 kt (gust spread 6 kt).

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

Hover or tap any group for a plain-English explanation.

REMARKS: DECODED

AO2

automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)

SLP271

sea-level pressure 1027.1 hPa

T01171050

precise temperature 11.7°C, dew point -5.0°C

TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1731Z (1:31 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (2:00 PM local)

KCMX forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 18Z to 04Z with VFR possible (GUST). Best period is 04Z to 12Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR

BKN22022,000 ft

BKN23023,000 ft

1800Z2:00 PM2248Z6:48 PM0336Z11:36 PM0824Z4:24 AM1312Z9:12 AM1800Z2:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT BKN

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FAA: no delays reported at CMX.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Wind gusting to 20 kt (gust spread 6 kt).

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.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 270° at 14 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests this afternoon partly sunny, high near 52F, low near 36F, 4% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

Day	Conditions	Temp F	Wind	Gusts	Precip
This Afternoon	Partly Sunny	52/36	W 13 kt	22 kt	4%
Monday	Mostly Cloudy	42/32	N 9 kt	17 kt	1%
Tuesday	Chance Rain Showers	48/43	SE 13 kt	22 kt	53%
Wednesday	Chance Rain Showers	63/43	SW 13 kt	–	50%
Thursday	Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny	51/37	W 13 kt	–	35%
Friday	Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers	52/39	W 9 kt	–	30%
Saturday	Chance Rain Showers	53/41	SE 9 kt	–	41%

Source: National Weather Service (office MQT). Forecast issued 2043Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

2 runways · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

25 kt

30 kt

35 kt

40 kt

45 kt

50 kt

65 kt

75 kt

100 kt

105 kt

Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.

WIND USED

270° at 14 kt, gust 20

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 2513 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

13 kt

CROSS

5 kt R

BEST

HEAD

11 kt

CROSS

9 kt L

X-WIND

HEAD

11 kt tail

CROSS

9 kt R

X-WIND

HEAD

13 kt tail

CROSS

5 kt L

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 6,501 ft

07/25

Dimensions

5,201 x 100 ft

Surface

Asphalt (good)

Edge lights

MED

RWY 0767°T

Landing length (LDA)5,201 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA5,201 / 5,201 / 5,201 ft

REILYes

VGSIPAPI (P2L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 25247°T

Landing length (LDA)5,201 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA5,201 / 5,201 / 5,201 ft

REILYes

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

14/32

Dimensions

6,501 x 150 ft

Surface

Asphalt (good)

Edge lights

HIGH

RWY 14131°T

Landing length (LDA)6,501 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA6,501 / 6,501 / 6,501 ft

REILYes

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 32311°T

Landing length (LDA)6,501 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA6,501 / 6,501 / 6,501 ft

ILSILS/DME

Approach lightsMALSR

VGSIPAPI (P4L)

Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

596 ft

Pressure altitude

695 ft

Field elevation

1,095 ft MSL

Temperature

12°C (54°F)

Dewpoint

-5°C (23°F)

Altimeter

30.32 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

2249Z 6:49 PM

Sunrise

1227Z 8:27 AM

Loggable night

2320Z (7:20 PM local) → 1156Z (7:56 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

2249Z (6:49 PM local) → 1227Z (8:27 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

2349Z (7:49 PM local) → 1127Z (7:27 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Houghton County Memorial Airport is in Hancock, Michigan. Field elevation 1,095 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

OwnershipPublicly owned

UseOpen to the public

TypeMedium airport

Airline serviceYes

ManagerCASEY J POLKINGHORNE

Manager phone906-482-3970

AttendedDaily, 0400–0000

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAKCMX / CMX

SectionalGREEN BAY

Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS

Flight service (AFSS)GREEN BAY

RegionMichigan

CountryUnited States

Coordinates47.1684, -88.4891

Distance from city4 NM NE

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Fuel100LL · Jet A

Control towerNon-towered

Field lightingSee remarks

BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)

CTAF122.700

UNICOM122.700

FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.675

ASOS

127.2

MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

CNTR

122.525

GREEN BAY RDO

RDO

122.7

CTAF/UNICOM

UNIC

122.700

CTAF

122.700

UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KSAW Marquette/Sawyer International Airport

67 NM SE

VFR

KIWD Gogebic Iron County Airport

78 NM SW

VFR

CYQT Thunder Bay International Airport

80 NM NW

VFR

KEGV Eagle River Union Airport

81 NM SW

VFR

KIMT Ford Airport

82 NM S

VFR

KCKC Grand Marais Cook County Airport

87 NM NW

VFR

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PAEW ON ARPT MONITOR CTAF. FQT SNOW REMOVAL OPS IN PROGRESS AT VARIOUS TIMES OCT-APR MONITOR CTAF.

›RPRS AVBL ON REQ - CALL AMGR.

›PCR VALUE: 470/F/C/X/T

›ARPT CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS WITH GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR CALL AMGR.

›CELL 906-231-2256.

›RWY CONDS UNMON DLY 0000-0500.

›DEER & GULLS ON & INVOF ARPT.

›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

›ACTVT MALSR RWY 32; REIL RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; HIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 07 & 25; PAPI RWY 07 & 25; MIRL RWY 07/25; TWY B - CTC CO MAINT VIA CTAF.

›PPR VIA UNICOM FOR PRKG IN FRONT OF AIRLINE TRML.

›AIRFIELD GUIDANCE SIGNS SNOW COVD IN WINTER.

›PCR VALUE: 390/F/C/X/T

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)

↗Wikipedia

↗KCMX on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does KCMX have a METAR?

Yes. KCMX has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does KCMX have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for KCMX; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at KCMX?

KCMX sits at 1,095 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCMX?

No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.

This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.