Audubon County Airport

KADU

Audubon, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 01:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
01:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KADU 300155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 SCT070 SCT080 07/01 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,287 ft
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,287 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,287 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,287 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Audubon County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,000 ft, scattered at 7,000 ft, scattered at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
975 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,287 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,145 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 494 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ADU
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 3,640 ft 60 ft CON 148°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
148° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KADU

15,268 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.7%
MVFR
11%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
5.4%

Audubon County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 27.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
3.9%
E
5.6%
SE
6.4%
S
18.6%
SW
5%
W
6.2%
NW
15.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 5°C
Range: -25°C to 34°C
-25°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

February October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 15,268 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Audubon County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KADU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,287 ft MSL

Location

City: Audubon
Country: US
Latitude: 41.701401°
Longitude: -94.920502°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,640 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Audubon County Airport

Audubon County Airport (KADU) is located in Audubon, US at an elevation of 1,287 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 3,640 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,268 weather observations shows KADU maintains VFR conditions 79.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KADU come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (27.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, October, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 5°C (41°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.25 to 30.79 inHg (991-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,268 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.