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Childress Municipal Airport

KCDS / CDS

Childress, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 19:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

19:53Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

4°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -8°C

12kt

320° G19kt

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.39

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCDS 171953Z AUTO 32012G19KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP299 T00391078

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.39 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

28.47 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,954 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,484 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 633 ft

ISA Deviation: -7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KCDS 171720Z 1718/1818 34011KT P6SM OVC080 FM181200 23010KT P6SM SKC WS008/25040KT FM181700 27015KT P6SM SKC

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

20:20Z BASE

+0h

VFR 340° 11kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 8,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

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CDS

31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
04/22	4,425 ft	60 ft	ASP	46°	↑ 0.8kt • ↔ 12.0kt 86° angle
✈️ 13/31 Active: 31	4,196 ft	150 ft	ASP	133°	↑ 11.8kt • ↔ 2.1kt 10° angle
17/35	5,949 ft	75 ft	ASP	181°	↓ 9.1kt • ↔ 7.9kt 139° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Childress Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCDS

IATA Code: CDS

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,954 ft MSL

Location

City: Childress

Country: US

Latitude: 34.433800°

Longitude: -100.288002°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22

Length: 4,425 ft

Width: 60 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 13/31

Length: 4,196 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 17/35

Length: 5,949 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Childress Municipal Airport

Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS/CDS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Childress, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,954 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (04/22, 13/31, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.