Caledonia County Airport

KCDA / LLX

Lyndonville, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 07:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
07:55Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCDA 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC024 08/05 A2974 RMK AO2 T00770050

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,188 ft
OVC 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,588 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Caledonia County Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2400 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
967 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,188 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,376 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 821 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CDA
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,300 ft 60 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
8° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCDA

8,818 observations | Dec 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.2%
MVFR
28.6%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
3.9%

Caledonia County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 73.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 22°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 73.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.2%
NE
0.1%
E
0.4%
SE
7.1%
S
1.7%
SW
5.9%
W
8.9%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -3.4°C
Range: -28°C to 22°C
-28°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,818 METAR observations (Dec 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Caledonia County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCDA
IATA Code: LLX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,188 ft MSL

Location

City: Lyndonville
Country: US
Latitude: 44.569099°
Longitude: -72.017998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,300 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Caledonia County Airport

Caledonia County Airport (KCDA/LLX) is located in Lyndonville, US at an elevation of 1,188 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (02/20), with the longest at 3,300 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 61.2% of the time based on 8,818 observations, KCDA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 10.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCDA come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 8.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (73.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -28°C (-18°F) to 22°C (72°F), averaging -3.4°C (26°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.04 to 30.61 inHg (983-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,818 official METAR observations (Dec 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.