Carlisle Municipal Airport

K4M3

Carlisle, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 02:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
02:15Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
14 kt
360°
9 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K4M3 290215Z AUTO 36014KT 9SM BKN015 OVC021 24/23 A2983 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 241 ft
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 2,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,741 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,341 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Carlisle Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 14 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (241 ft)
Pressure Alt
339 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,477 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
4M3
09
27
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 4,500 ft 75 ft ASP 91°
0.2 kt 14.0 kt
91° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
4,500 ft 150 ft ASP 181°
14.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K4M3

14,574 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.8%
MVFR
10.8%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
2.2%

Carlisle Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.8%
N
13%
S
23.4%
W
5.7%
NE
12.1%
NW
7.2%
SE
8.5%
SW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.4°C
Range: -12°C to 34°C
-12°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 14,574 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Carlisle Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K4M3
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 241 ft MSL

Location

City: Carlisle
Country: US
Latitude: 34.808201°
Longitude: -91.712097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Carlisle Municipal Airport

Carlisle Municipal Airport (K4M3) is located in Carlisle, US at an elevation of 241 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (09/27, 18/36), with the longest at 4,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,574 weather observations shows K4M3 maintains VFR conditions 83.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K4M3 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Runway 18/36 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 October, March, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 13.4°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.46 to 30.64 inHg (998-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,574 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.