Antrim County Airport

KACB / ACB

Bellaire, US

Last Updated
Jun 25, 12:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
12:15Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
40°
2 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KACB 251215Z AUTO 04004KT 2SM +RA OVC014 15/14 A2991 RMK AO2 T01460140

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 623 ft
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,023 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Antrim County Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,400 feet and 2 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2 SM. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°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

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (623 ft)
Pressure Alt
631 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 781 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ACB
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 17°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KACB

19,072 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.5%
MVFR
26.8%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
2.2%

Antrim County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 43.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
2.6%
E
3.2%
SE
2.3%
S
14.2%
SW
8.2%
W
9.1%
NW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -26°C to 31°C
-26°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

May October June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 19,072 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Antrim County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KACB
IATA Code: ACB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 623 ft MSL

Location

City: Bellaire
Country: US
Latitude: 44.988602°
Longitude: -85.198402°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Antrim County Airport

Antrim County Airport (KACB/ACB) is located in Bellaire, US at an elevation of 623 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 64.5% of the time based on 19,072 observations, KACB requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 8.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KACB come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (43.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, October, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -26°C (-15°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 5.1°C (41°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.1 to 30.57 inHg (985-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 19,072 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.