Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

KCLE / CLE

Cleveland, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 13:21Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
13:21Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
1,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCLE 051321Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR FEW007 OVC013 09/09 A3003 RMK AO2 T00890089 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 791 ft
FEW 700 ft AGL
OVC 1,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,491 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,091 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (791 ft)
Pressure Alt
679 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 149 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCLE 051137Z 0512/0618 12004KT 1SM BR OVC007 TEMPO 0512/0515 1/2SM FG OVC004 FM051500 15005KT 1SM -RA BR OVC005 FM052000 26007KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC005 FM052300 31006KT 1SM BR OVC004 FM060300 VRB03KT 1/2SM FG OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:36Z BASE
+0h
IFR 120° 4 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM051500
+2h
IFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
20:00Z FM052000
+7h
IFR 260° 7 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
23:00Z FM052300
+10h
LIFR 310° 6 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CLE
06L
24R
06C
24C
06R
24L
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06C/24C 7,096 ft 150 ft CON 50°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
50° angle
06L/24R 9,000 ft 150 ft CON 49°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
49° angle
06R/24L 9,953 ft 150 ft CON 50°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
50° angle
10/28 6,018 ft 150 ft PEM 93°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
93° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCLE

4,968 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.1%
MVFR
27.3%
IFR
7%
LIFR
1.7%

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 7.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.8%
NE
6.3%
E
4.3%
SE
3.3%
S
20.8%
SW
20.6%
W
18.5%
NW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.9°C
Range: -22°C to 30°C
-22°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06C/24C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,968 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCLE
IATA Code: CLE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 791 ft MSL

Location

City: Cleveland
Country: US
Latitude: 41.411701°
Longitude: -81.849800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06C/24C
Length: 7,096 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 06L/24R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 9,953 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,018 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Overview

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport serves as a major transportation hub in Northeast Ohio, strategically located in Cleveland. As a Class C airport with four runways, KCLE supports significant commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations. The airport's elevation of 791 feet MSL and location at 41.411701, -81.849800 provides a stable geographical positioning for regional and national air traffic.

Flying Conditions

Cleveland's airport experiences variable weather conditions typical of the Great Lakes region, with potential for significant seasonal variations. Winter months can present challenging conditions with potential snow and low visibility, while summer periods may involve convective weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate wind variations given the multiple runway configurations that provide operational flexibility across different wind conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features four runways with substantial lengths, offering significant operational capacity and redundancy. The longest runway (06R/24L) measures 9,953 feet of concrete surface, providing ample length for most aircraft types. The diverse runway orientations (06/24 and 10/28) enable efficient operations under various wind scenarios and help mitigate crosswind challenges.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should be prepared to utilize the multiple runway configurations based on prevailing wind conditions and air traffic control instructions. The concrete runways (06C/24C at 7,096 feet, 06L/24R at 9,000 feet, and 06R/24L at 9,953 feet) provide multiple approach options. The 10/28 runway, measuring 6,018 feet, offers an additional operational alternative for smaller aircraft or specific wind 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.