Bob Sikes Airport

KCEW / CEW

Crestview, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:58Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
08:58Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3 kt
80°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCEW 050858Z AUTO 08003KT 1/2SM FG VV001 16/16 A3015 RMK AO2 T01560156
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (213 ft)
Pressure Alt
-20 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 151 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CEW
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
8,005 ft 150 ft ASP 171°
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCEW

5,498 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.9%
MVFR
14%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
8.9%

Bob Sikes Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 57% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 57%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.8%
NE
0.4%
E
5.7%
SE
0.9%
S
7.1%
SW
7.2%
W
4.2%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 15°C
Range: -8°C to 36°C
-8°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 8.7%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,498 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bob Sikes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCEW
IATA Code: CEW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 213 ft MSL

Location

City: Crestview
Country: US
Latitude: 30.778799°
Longitude: -86.522102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,005 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bob Sikes Airport

Overview

Bob Sikes Airport serves the Crestview area in the Florida Panhandle, located at an elevation of 213 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single 8,005-foot asphalt runway (17/35), it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and operational needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring less frequently. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 36°C, with an average of 15.9°C. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds at an average of 5.7 knots, with calm conditions present 60.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at 30.778799, -86.522102 offers relatively stable flying conditions. Visibility averages 8.9 statute miles, with limited instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring 3.9% of the time) and fog present in 9.4% of observations. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate predominantly north-oriented winds and plan approaches accordingly, taking advantage of the runway's substantial 8,005-foot length for comfortable operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.