Cambridge Municipal Airport

KCBG

Cambridge, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 21:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
21:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
10 kt
260° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCBG 292115Z AUTO 26010G18KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 10/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 T00981044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 945 ft
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,945 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,945 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cambridge Municipal 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 west (260°) at 10 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component (gusting to 18 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 7000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating relatively 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (945 ft)
Pressure Alt
833 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 460 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.1°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: 34
4,000 ft 75 ft ASP 163°
1.7 kt 9.8 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

15,168 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.7%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
3.9%

Cambridge Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 20% 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: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 20%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
4.4%
E
1.2%
SE
9.3%
S
19.7%
SW
5.2%
W
7.9%
NW
20.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.7°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: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 15,168 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 15,168 weather observations shows KCBG maintains VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.1% 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 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (20% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 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 0.7°C (33°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 15,168 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.