Cambridge Municipal Airport

KCBG

Cambridge, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 23:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
23:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
240°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
997 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCBG 122315Z AUTO 24007KT 9SM CLR 27/05 A2943 RMK AO2 T02740050

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cambridge Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 7 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating very dry 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
997 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
966 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (945 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,433 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,100 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +13.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CBG
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
4,000 ft 75 ft ASP 163°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCBG

13,940 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.2%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
3.9%

Cambridge Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 20.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
3.9%
E
1.2%
SE
9.5%
S
19.8%
SW
5.5%
W
8.1%
NW
20.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.2°C
Range: -34°C to 32°C
-34°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 13,940 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cambridge Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCBG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 945 ft MSL

Location

City: Cambridge
Country: US
Latitude: 45.557499°
Longitude: -93.264198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cambridge Municipal Airport

Cambridge Municipal Airport (KCBG) is located in Cambridge, US at an elevation of 945 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,940 weather observations shows KCBG maintains VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCBG come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (20.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -34°C (-29°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging -0.2°C (32°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.13 to 30.78 inHg (987-1042 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,940 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.