Akron Canton Regional Airport

KCAK / CAK

Akron, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:02Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
05:02Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
7 kt
110°
1 SM
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCAK 050502Z 11007KT 1SM R23/P6000FT -RA BR SCT003 BKN030 OVC039 09/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 1 1/2 P0003 T00940094

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,228 ft
SCT 300 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
OVC 3,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,528 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,228 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,128 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,228 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,086 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 661 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCAK 050520Z 0506/0606 11006KT 1SM RA SCT005 BKN015 TEMPO 0507/0509 1/2SM FG OVC006 FM050900 14003KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 FM051500 19007KT 1SM SHRA BR OVC003 FM052100 24008KT 5SM BR VCSH OVC007 FM060300 30006KT 2SM BR OVC003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:42Z BASE
+0h
IFR 110° 6 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Rain
07:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Fog
09:00Z FM050900
+4h
LIFR 140° 3 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
15:00Z FM051500
+10h
LIFR 190° 7 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CAK
01
19
05
23
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 7,601 ft 150 ft ASP
2.2 kt 6.7 kt
108° angle
05/23 7,597 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
3.2 kt 6.2 kt
63° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,599 ft 150 ft ASP 137°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCAK

4,835 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.4%
MVFR
25.3%
IFR
12.5%
LIFR
3.8%

Akron Canton Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 9.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
6.4%
E
5.3%
SE
5.9%
S
14%
SW
19.3%
W
25.1%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°C
Range: -22°C to 29°C
-22°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 9.8%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,835 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Akron Canton Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCAK
IATA Code: CAK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,228 ft MSL

Location

City: Akron
Country: US
Latitude: 40.916100°
Longitude: -81.442200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,601 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 7,597 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,599 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Akron Canton Regional Airport

Overview

Akron Canton Regional Airport serves the greater Akron, Ohio metropolitan area as a strategic medium-sized airport. Located at 1,228 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for northeast Ohio, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations. Its three asphalt runways offer substantial runway length, with the longest two exceeding 7,600 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCAK demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 61.4% of observations. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 9 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature ranges from -19°C to 29°C suggest potential challenging winter and summer operations, with September through November presenting the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (01/19, 05/23, and 14/32) provide excellent wind coverage and operational flexibility. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with moderate average crosswind components ranging from 5.1 to 6.5 knots. The elevation of 1,228 feet MSL and geographic coordinates (40.916100, -81.442200) position the airport in a terrain that requires standard mountain/plateau flying considerations.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection should prioritize wind direction, with all three runways offering excellent alignment. The extended runway lengths (both primary runways near 7,600 feet) provide ample landing and takeoff distances for most aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility conditions, as 8.9% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles, with occasional fog presence at 2.1% of recorded periods.

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.