Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

KCLE / CLE

Cleveland, US

Last Updated
Mar 7, 06:22Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
06:22Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
8 kt
280° G22 kt
0.547 km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCLE 070622Z 28008G22KT 10SM -TSRA SCT040 BKN050CB OVC085 17/13 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 28033/0601 WSHFT 0547 RAB22 TSB22 OCNL LTGIC SW TS SW MOV NE P0000 T01720133 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 791 ft
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL (CB)
OVC 8,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,791 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,791 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,291 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: 1,109 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCLE 070625Z 0706/0812 20012KT P6SM SCT060 WS020/21045KT TEMPO 0706/0707 27014G21KT 5SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM071400 22017G34KT 6SM -SHRA BKN025 TEMPO 0718/0721 22015G35KT 3SM -TSRA OVC015CB FM072200 23014G26KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN035 FM080300 30017G30KT P6SM BKN025 FM080800 29010KT P6SM BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM071400
+8h
MVFR 220° 17 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
18:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR 220° 15 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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
Active: 24C
7,096 ft 150 ft CON 50°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 24R
9,000 ft 150 ft CON 49°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 24L
9,953 ft 150 ft CON 50°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
6,018 ft 150 ft PEM 93°
8.0 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 - KCLE

5,021 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.4%
MVFR
27.3%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
1.9%

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.2% 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: 8%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
6.3%
E
4.4%
SE
3.4%
S
20.6%
SW
20.4%
W
18.5%
NW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3°C
Range: -22°C to 30°C
-22°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

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 5,021 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.