Antrim County Airport

KACB / ACB

Bellaire, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KACB 122215Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN040 BKN050 OVC090 16/15 A2973 RMK AO2 T01570145

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 623 ft
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,623 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,623 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,623 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Antrim County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 6 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 15°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
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (623 ft)
Pressure Alt
811 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,081 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°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: 20
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 17°
5.6 kt 2.1 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

13,843 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.2%
MVFR
32.7%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
2%

Antrim County Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 9.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 42.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
2.6%
E
3%
SE
2%
S
15.2%
SW
7.7%
W
9.3%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.2°C
Range: -26°C to 31°C
-26°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 13,843 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 58.2% of the time based on 13,843 observations, KACB requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 9.1% 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 (42.3% 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 October, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -26°C (-15°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 2.2°C (36°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 13,843 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.