Cambridge Municipal Airport

KCSB

Cambridge, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
22:15Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
11 kt
130° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCSB 102215Z AUTO 13011G16KT 10SM OVC026 12/01 A3022 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,414 ft
OVC 2,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,014 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Cambridge Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,600 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 11 knots with gusts to 16 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating relatively dry 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
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
943 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,414 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,122 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,341 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CSB
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,099 ft 60 ft ASP 155°
10.8 kt 1.9 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 - KCSB

13,924 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.1%
MVFR
6.9%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
2.7%

Cambridge Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 9.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.2%
NE
7.8%
E
11.8%
SE
11.4%
S
10.6%
SW
7.1%
W
16.4%
NW
14.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -24°C to 38°C
-24°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

February January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,924 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cambridge Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCSB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,414 ft MSL

Location

City: Cambridge
Country: US
Latitude: 40.306599°
Longitude: -100.162003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 4,099 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cambridge Municipal Airport

Cambridge Municipal Airport (KCSB) is located in Cambridge, US at an elevation of 2,414 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 4,099 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,924 weather observations, KCSB experiences excellent VFR conditions 88.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCSB come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 8.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 39 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, January, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -24°C (-11°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 7.6°C (46°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.16 to 30.7 inHg (988-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,924 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.