Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

KCGI / CGI

Cape Girardeau, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
9 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCGI 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC060 13/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01330122

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 342 ft
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,342 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (342 ft)
Pressure Alt
170 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 12 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCGI 040520Z 0406/0506 19007KT P6SM BKN045 FM041400 20009KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 PROB30 0414/0418 -SHRA FM041800 20011G19KT 5SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM042100 20010G18KT P6SM VCTS BKN030CB FM050000 19008KT 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB TEMPO 0503/0506 2SM TSRA BR OVC020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
MVFR 200° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
14:00Z PROB30
+4h
VFR
Light Showers Rain
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
MVFR 200° 11 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CGI
02
20
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,996 ft 100 ft PEM 21°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
21° angle
10/28 6,499 ft 150 ft CON 105°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
105° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCGI

5,010 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.1%
MVFR
16.2%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
5.2%

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 22.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
8.6%
E
8.6%
SE
6.8%
S
17.5%
SW
8.3%
W
7.2%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -17°C to 35°C
-17°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 6.3%

Best Months for VFR

October January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,010 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCGI
IATA Code: CGI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 342 ft MSL

Location

City: Cape Girardeau
Country: US
Latitude: 37.225300°
Longitude: -89.570801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,996 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,499 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Overview

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport serves southeastern Missouri as a medium-sized airport situated near the Mississippi River. Located at coordinates 37.225300, -89.570801 and elevated at 342 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the regional transportation network. Its two runways support diverse general aviation and commercial operations in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Cape Girardeau demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating 70% of observation periods. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 35°C, creating potentially challenging seasonal transitions for pilots. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 7.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 23.3% of the time, and maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 26 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 02/20 with a 3,996-foot paved and marked (PEM) surface, and Runway 10/28 offering a longer 6,499-foot concrete (CON) surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 4.1 knots and 5.5 knots respectively. Visibility consistently averages 8.7 statute miles, with only 3.4% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October historically present the most favorable VFR conditions for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during fog events, which occur approximately 7% of the time. The substantial length of Runway 10/28 provides flexibility for various aircraft types, while the consistent wind patterns support predictable approach and departure planning.

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.