Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field

KCPU

San Andreas, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 17:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
17:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
10 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCPU 121715Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM SCT015 SCT021 BKN042 10/07 A2992 RMK AO2 T01000068

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,325 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,825 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,425 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,525 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,200 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 5.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 10 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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. 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,325 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,333 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,051 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPU
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
3,603 ft 60 ft ASP 146°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCPU

13,932 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.7%
MVFR
6.7%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
9.3%

Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 36.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
0.4%
E
2.3%
SE
14.9%
S
14.9%
SW
3.9%
W
1.4%
NW
12.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: -1°C to 36°C
-1°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 7.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 13,932 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCPU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,325 ft MSL

Location

City: San Andreas
Country: US
Latitude: 38.146099°
Longitude: -120.648003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 3,603 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field

Calaveras Co Maury Rasmussen Field (KCPU) is located in San Andreas, US at an elevation of 1,325 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 3,603 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,932 weather observations shows KCPU maintains VFR conditions 81.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 6.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.5% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 7.7% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0.9% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCPU come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (36.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 12.9°C (55°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.49 to 30.52 inHg (999-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,932 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.