Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport

KCUB / CUB

Columbia, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCUB 050953Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM BKN008 14/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP226 T01390133

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 193 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
993 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (193 ft)
Pressure Alt
-100 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -174 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCUB 050937Z 0510/0606 00000KT 2SM BR BKN003 TEMPO 0510/0514 1/2SM FG VV002 FM051400 20004KT 5SM BR SCT004 BKN015 TEMPO 0514/0515 BKN004 FM051600 21006KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250 FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:19Z BASE
+0h
LIFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+4h
MVFR 200° 4 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
14:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Ceiling: 400 ft
16:00Z FM051600
+6h
VFR 210° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CUB
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 5,002 ft 75 ft ASP 127°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
127° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCUB

4,760 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.9%
MVFR
15%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
3.2%

Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 55.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 55.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
3.9%
E
2.6%
SE
2.2%
S
6.6%
SW
9.3%
W
10.7%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.1°C
Range: -8°C to 33°C
-8°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,760 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCUB
IATA Code: CUB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 193 ft MSL

Location

City: Columbia
Country: US
Latitude: 33.970501°
Longitude: -80.995201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport

Overview

Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport serves the Columbia metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located at 33.970501, -80.995201. Situated at 193 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 77.9% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are characterized by westerly winds at 270 degrees, averaging 6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 58.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 33°C, with an average of 13.6°C, offering relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The primary runway 13/31 is 5,002 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of supporting a variety of aircraft operations. Wind analysis indicates the runway experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.1 knots, which provides consistent and manageable approach conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the best VFR months for operations at this airport. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 1.2% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles and 1.8% reporting fog conditions. Pilots should be prepared for generally excellent visual meteorological conditions when planning flights to Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport.

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
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.