Cairo Regional Airport

KCIR / CIR

Cairo, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 10:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
10:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCIR 301015Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3006 RMK AO2 T01000057

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cairo Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 5 knots. Runway 02/20 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (321 ft)
Pressure Alt
179 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -344 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CIR
02 ✈️
20
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
3,201 ft 60 ft ASP 21°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
14/32 4,003 ft 100 ft ASP 140°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCIR

15,187 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.5%
MVFR
12.5%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
3.7%

Cairo Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 29.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.2%
N
11.3%
S
18.7%
W
4.6%
NE
7.8%
NW
6.3%
SE
3.2%
SW
13.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.6°C
Range: -15°C to 36°C
-15°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 15,187 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cairo Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCIR
IATA Code: CIR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 321 ft MSL

Location

City: Cairo
Country: US
Latitude: 37.064499°
Longitude: -89.219597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,201 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,003 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cairo Regional Airport

Cairo Regional Airport (KCIR/CIR) is located in Cairo, US at an elevation of 321 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (02/20, 14/32), with the longest at 4,003 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,187 weather observations shows KCIR maintains VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCIR come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (29.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 11.6°C (53°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.4 to 30.73 inHg (996-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,187 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.