Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport

KCXO / CXO

Houston, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:46Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
22:46Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
15 kt
180° G22 kt
--
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCXO 222246Z 18015G22KT 1 1/4SM -TSRA FEW009 BKN026 OVC048 22/19 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SE RAB46 TSB14 P0016 T02220194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 245 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
OVC 4,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,145 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,845 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,045 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,800 feet.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 15 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 19°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. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 19:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (245 ft)
Pressure Alt
193 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,092 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCXO 221736Z 2218/2318 13007KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035 TEMPO 2219/2223 4SM TSRA BKN020CB FM230400 15005KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015 FM230800 14003KT 4SM BR OVC007 FM231500 17010KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
04:00Z FM230400
+6h
MVFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
08:00Z FM230800
+10h
IFR 140° 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CXO
01
19 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
3,974 ft 100 ft ASP 17°
14.8 kt 2.6 kt
10° angle
14/32 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 145°
12.3 kt 8.6 kt
35° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCXO

7,398 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63%
MVFR
22.5%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
5.7%

Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 30% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 30%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.8%
NE
2.6%
E
6.9%
SE
16.2%
S
19.7%
SW
5.4%
W
1.7%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.1°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,398 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCXO
IATA Code: CXO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 245 ft MSL

Location

City: Houston
Country: US
Latitude: 30.351801°
Longitude: -95.414497°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,974 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport

Overview

Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport serves the greater Houston metropolitan area, strategically located northwest of Houston. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, business, and regional transportation needs in Montgomery County, Texas.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 67.2% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 34°C create variable seasonal flying environments, while wind patterns are characterized by southern prevailing winds at an average of 6.2 knots. Pilots should note that October, September, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at 245 feet mean sea level, Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport features two runways: 01/19 at 3,974 feet and 14/32 at 6,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind (3.1-3.4 knots). The airport's proximity to Houston provides strategic regional aviation connectivity.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, with only 4.6% of observations showing reduced visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog events (6.7% of observations) and potential low-level visibility restrictions. The southern prevailing winds suggest runway 01/19 and 14/32 will typically offer consistent approach and departure opportunities with minimal wind-related challenges.

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

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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.