The Eastern Iowa Airport

KCID / CID

Cedar Rapids, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:59Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
17:59Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
9 kt
120°
6 SM
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCID 041759Z 12009KT 6SM HZ BKN011 OVC037 06/03 A3010 RMK AO2 T00610028 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 869 ft
BKN 1,100 ft AGL
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,969 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,569 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (869 ft)
Pressure Alt
697 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -174 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CID
09 ✈️
27
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
8,601 ft 150 ft PER 91°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,200 ft 150 ft PER 136°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCID

5,045 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.1%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
3.9%

The Eastern Iowa Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 4.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
4.2%
E
11.5%
SE
11.2%
S
15.8%
SW
5.9%
W
13.1%
NW
23.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°C
Range: -27°C to 34°C
-27°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.8%
Fog Frequency: 7.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,045 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

The Eastern Iowa Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCID
IATA Code: CID
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 869 ft MSL

Location

City: Cedar Rapids
Country: US
Latitude: 41.884701°
Longitude: -91.710800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 8,601 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PER
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PER
ILS: No

About The Eastern Iowa Airport

Overview

The Eastern Iowa Airport serves the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 869 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.884701, -91.710800, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial, general aviation, and potentially regional transportation needs in eastern Iowa.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCID demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 68.9% of observations. Pilots should anticipate challenging conditions during 31.1% of recorded periods, including Marginal VFR (19.2%), Instrument Flight Rules (7%), and Low IFR (4.9%) scenarios. Temperature ranges from -27°C to 34°C, with an average of 3.9°C, indicating potential seasonal temperature extremes.

Notable Features

The airport features two permanently surfaced runways: Runway 09/27 at 8,601 feet and Runway 13/31 at 6,200 feet. Prevailing winds consistently come from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 10.2 knots, with occasional gusts reaching 37 knots. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, providing flexible operational capabilities.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind considerations are minimal, with average crosswind components of 6.1 knots for Runway 09/27 and 4.5 knots for Runway 13/31. Visibility averages 8.5 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for reduced visibility in 4.5% of observations and potential fog conditions in 9.4% of cases. September, October, and November consistently offer the most favorable VFR flying 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

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.