Columbus County Municipal Airport

KCPC

Whiteville, US

Last Updated
Apr 27, 14:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
14:55Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCPC 271455Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM OVC020 14/08 A3024 RMK AO2 T01400083

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 99 ft
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,099 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Columbus County Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (99 ft)
Pressure Alt
-224 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -320 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPC
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,500 ft 75 ft ASP 42°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCPC

16,025 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.1%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
4.1%

Columbus County Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 37.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.6%
NE
8.5%
E
2.5%
SE
1.7%
S
12.6%
SW
11.2%
W
3.5%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.5°C
Range: -11°C to 34°C
-11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

November April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 16,025 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Columbus County Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCPC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 99 ft MSL

Location

City: Whiteville
Country: US
Latitude: 34.272900°
Longitude: -78.714996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Columbus County Municipal Airport

Columbus County Municipal Airport (KCPC) is located in Whiteville, US at an elevation of 99 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 5,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 16,025 weather observations shows KCPC maintains VFR conditions 83.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 8.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCPC come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 5.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (37.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 14.5°C (58°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.53 to 30.64 inHg (1000-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 16,025 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.