Cavalier Municipal Airport

K2C8

Cavalier, US

Last Updated
Aug 12, 05:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
05:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K2C8 120535Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT110 14/14 A2993 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 892 ft
SCT 11,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,892 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cavalier Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 11,000 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 11,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (892 ft)
Pressure Alt
870 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 964 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
2C8
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 3,299 ft 60 ft ASPH-G 166°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
166° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K2C8

21,682 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.2%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
4.6%

Cavalier Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 11% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are August, July, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 11%
Direction Distribution:
N
20%
NE
3.2%
E
3.8%
SE
8%
S
18.3%
SW
5.8%
W
12.9%
NW
17%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -30°C to 36°C
-30°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

August July June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 21,682 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cavalier Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K2C8
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 892 ft MSL

Location

City: Cavalier
Country: US
Latitude: 48.783798°
Longitude: -97.631897°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,299 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Cavalier Municipal Airport

Cavalier Municipal Airport (K2C8) is located in Cavalier, US at an elevation of 892 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 3,299 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 21,682 weather observations shows K2C8 maintains VFR conditions 71.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K2C8 come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 9.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 36 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are August, July, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -30°C (-22°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 4.2°C (40°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.05 to 30.85 inHg (984-1045 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 21,682 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.