Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport

KCRG / CRG

Jacksonville, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
4,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCRG 270953Z 28004KT 10SM FEW033 BKN049 27/24 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02670239

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 41 ft
FEW 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,341 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,941 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4900 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (41 ft)
Pressure Alt
109 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,559 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCRG 270520Z 2706/2806 26005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150 BKN250 FM271400 36007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250 FM271900 11009KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN250 FM280400 21005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
14:00Z FM271400
+5h
VFR 360° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
19:00Z FM271900
+10h
MVFR 110° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CRG
05
23
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 4,004 ft 100 ft ASP 45°
2.3 kt 3.3 kt
125° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
3,998 ft 100 ft ASP 135°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCRG

9,315 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.8%
MVFR
13.2%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
3.7%

Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, November, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 22.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.8%
N
12.2%
S
7.8%
W
10%
NE
13.8%
NW
8.1%
SE
7.2%
SW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.6°C
Range: -5°C to 36°C
-5°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

July November June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,315 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCRG
IATA Code: CRG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 41 ft MSL

Location

City: Jacksonville
Country: US
Latitude: 30.336300°
Longitude: -81.514397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,004 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,998 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport

Overview

Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport serves the Jacksonville metropolitan area in northeast Florida as a medium-sized airport. Located at coordinates 30.336300, -81.514397 with an elevation of 41 feet MSL, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the region. It features two asphalt runways capable of supporting a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCRG are predominantly favorable for flying, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 77.1% of the time. The airport experiences mild temperature variations, ranging from -4°C to 33°C, with an average of 17.3°C. Wind patterns are typically from the north at an average of 7.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 30.1% of the time, which contributes to stable flying environments.

Notable Features

Both runways (05/23 and 14/32) are nearly identical in length, measuring approximately 4,000 feet of asphalt surface. The airport's low elevation and coastal proximity suggest relatively flat terrain typical of northeast Florida. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with occasional reduced visibility periods affecting less than 5% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly favorable wind conditions, with both runways showing 100% wind compatibility. Runway 05/23 presents an average crosswind of 4.2 knots, while runway 14/32 has a slightly higher average crosswind of 5 knots. October, November, and September represent the most consistently good VFR flying months, offering optimal approach conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.