Buffalo Municipal Airport

KCFE

Buffalo, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
23:35Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
130° G15 kt
9 SM
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCFE 112335Z AUTO 13009G15KT 9SM OVC011 08/08 A2995 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 967 ft
OVC 1,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,067 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Buffalo Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,100 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 9 knots with gusts to 15 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component (gusting to 11 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 1100 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (967 ft)
Pressure Alt
945 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 337 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CFE
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
3,200 ft 75 ft ASPH-G 181°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCFE

13,910 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.4%
MVFR
19.8%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
4.3%

Buffalo Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 90 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 90 kt
Calm Winds: 15.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
6%
N
9.2%
S
14.7%
W
13.2%
NE
5.8%
NW
17.1%
SE
10.7%
SW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.6°C
Range: -30°C to 32°C
-30°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,910 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Buffalo Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCFE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 967 ft MSL

Location

City: Buffalo
Country: US
Latitude: 45.159000°
Longitude: -93.843300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Buffalo Municipal Airport

Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE) is located in Buffalo, US at an elevation of 967 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 3,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,910 weather observations shows KCFE maintains VFR conditions 70.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 19.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCFE come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 90 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (15.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -30°C (-22°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 0.6°C (33°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.14 to 30.79 inHg (987-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,910 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.