Houghton County Memorial Airport

KCMX / CMX

Hancock, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
14 kt
80° G23 kt
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Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCMX 050853Z AUTO 08014G23KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 M02/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP206 I1001 I3007 T10221033 50007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,095 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,295 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,095 ft)
Pressure Alt
923 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -854 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCMX 050522Z 0506/0606 08009G18KT 1/4SM FZFG BKN002 FM051500 09008G18KT 1/2SM FZFG BKN002 FM051900 10008G18KT 1SM BR BKN005 FM060400 11004KT 3SM BR BKN005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:55Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 80° 9 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
15:00Z FM051500
+6h
LIFR 90° 8 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog
19:00Z FM051900
+10h
IFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CMX
07 ✈️
25
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
5,196 ft 100 ft ASP 66°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
13/31 6,501 ft 150 ft ASP 130°
9.0 kt 10.7 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 - KCMX

7,170 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
40.9%
MVFR
40.3%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
5.2%

Houghton County Memorial Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 40.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 12.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 6.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
3%
E
8.7%
SE
4.8%
S
10.2%
SW
8%
W
16.4%
NW
28.6%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.7°C
Range: -24°C to 31°C
-24°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 12.3%
Fog Frequency: 5.8%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,170 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Houghton County Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCMX
IATA Code: CMX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,095 ft MSL

Location

City: Hancock
Country: US
Latitude: 47.168400°
Longitude: -88.489098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,196 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Houghton County Memorial Airport

Overview

Houghton County Memorial Airport serves the Hancock area in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, providing critical aviation infrastructure for a region with challenging weather conditions. Located at an elevation of 1,095 feet MSL, the airport offers two substantial asphalt runways capable of supporting medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 43.9% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 37.7% of observations. Winter operations can be challenging, with temperature ranges from -23°C to 31°C and significant wind variability, including a prevailing northwest wind at an average of 10.5 knots and potential gusts up to 33 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in the Upper Peninsula presents unique meteorological characteristics, with frequent wind shifts and potential low visibility events. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 07/25 experiencing an average crosswind of 7.7 knots and Runway 13/31 experiencing a lower average crosswind of 4.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for conditions below 3 miles in 10.3% of observations and fog in 4.9% of cases. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months, offering the most reliable approach and departure conditions for pilots.

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

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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.