Capital City Airport

KCXY / HAR

Harrisburg, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 04:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
04:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCXY 270456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 23/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02280183 402780194

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 347 ft
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,347 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Capital City Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (347 ft)
Pressure Alt
205 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,248 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CXY
08
26
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 71°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
71° angle
12/30 3,925 ft 100 ft ASP 116°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
116° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCXY

7,716 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.6%
MVFR
11.7%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
4.5%

Capital City Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 21.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
2.4%
E
16%
SE
7.4%
S
5.5%
SW
6.8%
W
20.5%
NW
13.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -15°C to 34°C
-15°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

June October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,716 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capital City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCXY
IATA Code: HAR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 347 ft MSL

Location

City: Harrisburg
Country: US
Latitude: 40.217098°
Longitude: -76.851501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,925 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Capital City Airport

Capital City Airport (KCXY/HAR) is located in Harrisburg, US at an elevation of 347 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (08/26, 12/30), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,716 weather observations shows KCXY maintains VFR conditions 75.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 12.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCXY come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, October, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 8.9°C (48°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.19 to 30.73 inHg (989-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,716 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.