Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base

KCEF / CEF

Chicopee, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:55Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
08:55Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCEF 040855Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC004 M00/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 CIG 003 RWY05 SLP209 60009 T10011010 50001 FZRANO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 241 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
641 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (241 ft)
Pressure Alt
39 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,703 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCEF 040100Z 0401/0507 35009KT 3200 -FZRA BR BKN004 OVC009 WS020/25030KT 690001 620706 QNH3014INS BECMG 0406/0407 VRB06KT 3200 BR OVC003 QNH3012INS TEMPO 0409/0413 0400 FG BECMG 0415/0416 VRB06KT 8000 BR SCT005 QNH3019INS BECMG 0417/0418 22009KT 9999 NSW FEW005 SCT012 QNH3017INS TX09/0419Z TNM02/0401Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0404 NEXT 0413
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 350° 9 kt
Visibility: 3.2 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Freezing Rain, Mist
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Mist
17:00Z BECMG
+8h
LIFR 220° 9 kt
Visibility: 0.413 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CEF
05
23
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 11,597 ft 301 ft ASP 34°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
34° angle
15/33 7,082 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
134° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCEF

5,201 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.5%
MVFR
17.3%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
2%

Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base typically experiences VFR conditions 71.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 28.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.9%
NE
7%
E
2.8%
SE
1.2%
S
13.7%
SW
8.7%
W
8.1%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.9°C
Range: -26°C to 30°C
-26°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

November February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,201 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCEF
IATA Code: CEF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 241 ft MSL

Location

City: Chicopee
Country: US
Latitude: 42.194000°
Longitude: -72.534798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,597 ft
Width: 301 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 7,082 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base

Overview

Westover Metropolitan Airport, located in Chicopee, serves as both a civilian airport and an Air Reserve Base. The airport features two substantial asphalt runways, with the primary runway 05/23 measuring an impressive 11,597 feet in length. Its strategic location and extensive runway infrastructure make it a significant aviation facility in the western Massachusetts region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Westover demonstrate high predictability, with 71.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 8.1 knots, with temperature ranges from -20°C to 30°C. Pilots can expect favorable flying conditions, particularly during November, September, and December, which statistically offer the best VFR environments.

Notable Features

Situated at 241 feet mean sea level, Westover Metropolitan Airport offers relatively flat terrain with minimal elevation challenges. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind conditions of 5-5.3 knots. The airport's dual-purpose military and civilian designation provides unique operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection is highly predictable given the consistent wind patterns. Runway 05/23, being the longer of the two at 11,597 feet, provides substantial landing and takeoff options for various aircraft types. With an average visibility of 9.2 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (1%), approaches are typically straightforward, though pilots should always monitor current METAR 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

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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.