Charles Kirkconnell International Airport

MWCB / CYB

West End, KY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
12 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR MWCB 042100Z 10012KT 9999 FEW016 29/23 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,608 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF MWCB 041700Z 0418/0518 07012G22KT 9999 SCT018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WCB
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,000 ft 148 ft ASP 84°
11.8 kt 2.1 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 - MWCB

2,192 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.5%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Charles Kirkconnell International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 70 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 37°C with an average of 28°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 70 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
42%
E
26.7%
SE
12.2%
S
4.9%
SW
2.3%
W
1.3%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 19°C to 37°C
19°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 2,192 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Charles Kirkconnell International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: MWCB
IATA Code: CYB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: West End
Country: KY
Latitude: 19.687000°
Longitude: -79.882797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Charles Kirkconnell International Airport

Overview

Charles Kirkconnell International Airport serves West End, Cayman Islands, as a medium-sized international airport positioned at 19.687000, -79.882797. Located at an elevation of 8 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional and international connections in the Caribbean region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly excellent visual flight conditions, with 84.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent northeast winds averaging 7.9 knots, with a maximum recorded gust of 70 knots. Temperature ranges from 22°C to 37°C, with an average of 28.8°C, creating stable thermal conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

The single runway 09/27 spans 6,000 feet with an asphalt surface, offering robust operational capabilities for medium-sized aircraft. Wind conditions demonstrate 100% favorable alignment for runway operations, with an average crosswind component of only 4.2 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of significant fog.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal optimal flying months include September, October, and December, characterized by the most stable weather patterns. The prevailing northeast wind at 45 degrees suggests a preference for runway 09 during typical conditions. Pilots should anticipate consistent visual meteorological conditions and plan approaches accordingly, with minimal likelihood of encountering instrument meteorological conditions.

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.