Cameron Park Airport

KO61

Cameron Park, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
23:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
3,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KO61 112335Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM UP FEW019 SCT027 OVC034 15/12 A2977 RMK AO2 UPB2325 FEW V SCT P0000 T01450115 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,286 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
OVC 3,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,186 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,986 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,686 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cameron Park Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,400 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 3400 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 12°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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
965 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,286 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,444 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,753 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
O61
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13/31 4,051 ft 50 ft ASP 144°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
144° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KO61

11,504 observations | Oct 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
9.3%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
5%

Cameron Park Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 50.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 50.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.9%
N
7.7%
S
8.3%
W
5%
NE
14.9%
NW
4.4%
SE
5.2%
SW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -1°C to 31°C
-1°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

March April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,504 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cameron Park Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KO61
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,286 ft MSL

Location

City: Cameron Park
Country: US
Latitude: 38.683998°
Longitude: -120.987999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,051 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cameron Park Airport

Cameron Park Airport (KO61) is located in Cameron Park, US at an elevation of 1,286 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,051 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 11,504 weather observations shows KO61 maintains VFR conditions 81.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KO61 come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (50.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 11.7°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.48 to 30.51 inHg (998-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,504 official METAR observations (Oct 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.