Capital City Airport

KLAN / LAN

Lansing, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
7 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAN 050153Z 11007KT 10SM BKN025 OVC032 08/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP193 T00780011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 861 ft
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 3,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,361 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,061 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (861 ft)
Pressure Alt
689 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 56 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLAN 050229Z 0502/0524 11006KT P6SM OVC025 FM050500 VRB03KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN035 FM051300 07006KT 2SM -RA BR OVC005 FM051500 07008KT 3/4SM RA BR BKN004 FM051600 06008KT 1/2SM RA FG OVC004 FM051900 06009KT 3SM -RA BKN004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+3h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
13:00Z FM051300
+11h
IFR 70° 6 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LAN
06 ✈️
24
10L ✈️
28R
10R ✈️
28L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,001 ft 120 ft PEM 53°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 10L
3,601 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 10R
7,251 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
6.9 kt 1.2 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 - KLAN

5,473 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.8%
MVFR
27.7%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
3.7%

Capital City Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
4.2%
E
5.1%
SE
6.9%
S
13.6%
SW
15.2%
W
24.4%
NW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.5°C
Range: -26°C to 31°C
-26°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,473 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capital City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAN
IATA Code: LAN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 861 ft MSL

Location

City: Lansing
Country: US
Latitude: 42.778702°
Longitude: -84.587402°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 120 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 3,601 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 7,251 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Capital City Airport

Overview

Capital City Airport serves the Lansing metropolitan area in Michigan, providing critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operations. Located at 42.778702, -84.587402 with an elevation of 861 feet MSL, the airport features three runways accommodating varied aircraft types and operational requirements.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 58.4% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 26% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently western, averaging 9.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from -24°C to 31°C indicate significant seasonal variation, with September through November offering the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport offers three runways with diverse lengths: 06/24 at 5,001 feet with pavement (PEM), and two asphalt (ASP) runways at 10L/28R (3,601 feet) and 10R/28L (7,251 feet). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, providing flexible operational capabilities. Calm wind conditions occur 13.9% of the time, with an average crosswind of 5.3 knots across all runways.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.4 statute miles, with only 7.5% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence (2.1%). Pilots should anticipate western wind patterns and be prepared for potential seasonal temperature extremes. The longest runway (10R/28L at 7,251 feet) offers the most substantial landing and takeoff options for various aircraft types.

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.