Casa Grande Municipal Airport

KCGZ / CGZ

Casa Grande, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
22:56Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
8 kt
300°
2.153 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCGZ 122256Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2991 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2153 SLP117 T02670028 $

Weather Briefing

IFR

Casa Grande Municipal Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with clear skies and 2.153 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 8 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 2.153 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
964 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,464 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,472 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,263 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CGZ
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,200 ft 100 ft ASP 59°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCGZ

4,853 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.9%
MVFR
1.3%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.4%

Casa Grande Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, April, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 22.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.5%
NE
14.3%
E
18.4%
SE
5.3%
S
4.7%
SW
5.5%
W
8.5%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.6°C
Range: 2°C to 41°C
2°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

December April February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,853 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Casa Grande Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCGZ
IATA Code: CGZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,464 ft MSL

Location

City: Casa Grande
Country: US
Latitude: 32.954899°
Longitude: -111.766998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Casa Grande Municipal Airport

Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ/CGZ) is located in Casa Grande, US at an elevation of 1,464 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 5,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 4,853 weather observations, KCGZ experiences excellent VFR conditions 97.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCGZ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (22.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, April, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 2°C (36°F) to 41°C (106°F), averaging 19.6°C (67°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.69 to 30.47 inHg (1005-1032 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,853 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.