Bob Sikes Airport

KCEW / CEW

Crestview, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:31Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 3 min ago
07:31Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
0 kt
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Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCEW 050731Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 17/16 A3017 RMK AO2 VIS 1 1/2V2 1/2 T01670161

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 213 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
413 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (213 ft)
Pressure Alt
-50 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 241 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CEW
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 8,005 ft 150 ft ASP 171°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
171° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCEW

5,467 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.9%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
8.1%
LIFR
8.9%

Bob Sikes Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 57.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 57.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.9%
NE
0.4%
E
5.7%
SE
0.9%
S
6.9%
SW
7.3%
W
4.3%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15°C
Range: -8°C to 36°C
-8°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,467 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bob Sikes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCEW
IATA Code: CEW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 213 ft MSL

Location

City: Crestview
Country: US
Latitude: 30.778799°
Longitude: -86.522102°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,005 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bob Sikes Airport

Overview

Bob Sikes Airport serves the Crestview area in the Florida Panhandle, located at an elevation of 213 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with a single 8,005-foot asphalt runway (17/35), it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and operational needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring less frequently. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 36°C, with an average of 15.9°C. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds at an average of 5.7 knots, with calm conditions present 60.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at 30.778799, -86.522102 offers relatively stable flying conditions. Visibility averages 8.9 statute miles, with limited instances of restricted visibility (below 3SM occurring 3.9% of the time) and fog present in 9.4% of observations. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a modest average crosswind of just 2.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate predominantly north-oriented winds and plan approaches accordingly, taking advantage of the runway's substantial 8,005-foot length for comfortable operations.

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.