North Central West Virginia Airport

KCKB / CKB

Bridgeport, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCKB 050153Z 21003KT 10SM BKN012 BKN075 OVC110 13/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01280117

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,217 ft
BKN 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,417 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,717 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,217 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
980 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,217 ft)
Pressure Alt
985 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,037 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCKB 042340Z 0500/0524 18003KT P6SM VCSH BKN009 TEMPO 0501/0503 4SM -RA BKN015 FM050300 00000KT P6SM VCSH BKN014 FM050500 00000KT P6SM BKN022 FM050700 VRB03KT 6SM -RA BKN015 WS015/23035KT FM051300 21005KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 FM051600 21006KT P6SM VCSH BKN021 FM051800 22007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:05Z BASE
+0h
IFR 180° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,200 ft
07:00Z FM050700
+5h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CKB
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,800 ft 150 ft ASP 23°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCKB

5,312 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.3%
MVFR
26.8%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
3.1%

North Central West Virginia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 28.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
4.6%
E
2.7%
SE
1.9%
S
8.9%
SW
18.1%
W
22.7%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.6°C
Range: -20°C to 31°C
-20°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,312 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

North Central West Virginia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCKB
IATA Code: CKB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,217 ft MSL

Location

City: Bridgeport
Country: US
Latitude: 39.296600°
Longitude: -80.228104°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About North Central West Virginia Airport

Overview

North Central West Virginia Airport serves the Bridgeport region as a medium-sized airport located at 1,217 feet mean sea level. Situated in north-central West Virginia with coordinates 39.296600, -80.228104, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and potential general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCKB demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 65.7% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly westerly winds averaging 7.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 31°C suggest potential significant seasonal temperature fluctuations requiring appropriate flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 03/21 measuring 7,800 feet with an asphalt surface, providing significant operational flexibility. Wind data indicates 100% runway 03/21 wind favorability, with an average crosswind of just 4.2 knots. The airport experiences calm wind conditions in 30.6% of observations, which can impact takeoff and landing strategies.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions occur during autumn months, specifically October, September, and November. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 2.3% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with fog present in 2.4% of observations, primarily during non-peak months.

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
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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.