Capital City Airport

KCXY / HAR

Harrisburg, US

Last Updated
Apr 13, 09:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
09:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCXY 130956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01110083 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Capital City Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (347 ft)
Pressure Alt
145 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -252 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.3°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

5,770 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.1%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
5.4%

Capital City Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 23.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
2.5%
E
16.3%
SE
8%
S
4.4%
SW
5.4%
W
20.6%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 6%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

October January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,770 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 5,770 weather observations shows KCXY maintains VFR conditions 73.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 14.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCXY come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (23.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, January, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 5.9°C (43°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 5,770 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.