Chanute Martin Johnson Airport

KCNU / CNU

Chanute, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
05:52Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
5 SM
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCNU 050552Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR SCT005 OVC028 09/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 60019 T00940089 10106 20094 401170067 56004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,002 ft
SCT 500 ft AGL
OVC 2,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,502 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,802 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,002 ft)
Pressure Alt
950 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 470 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCNU 050540Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC025 FM050800 VRB03KT 4SM BR SCT006 BKN008 TEMPO 0508/0512 2SM BR SCT003 BKN006 FM051700 15010KT P6SM BKN015 FM060300 17011G20KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 0603/0606 6SM -TSRA OVC040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:18Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Mist
08:00Z FM050800
+2h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Mist
17:00Z FM051700
+11h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CNU
08
26
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 2,200 ft 135 ft GRS 90°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
90° angle
18/36 4,255 ft 75 ft ASP 187°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
173° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCNU

4,684 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.5%
MVFR
11%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
6%

Chanute Martin Johnson Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 7.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.3%
NE
9.1%
E
10.1%
SE
10.6%
S
25.6%
SW
5.9%
W
4.9%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -20°C to 32°C
-20°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

February September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,684 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chanute Martin Johnson Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCNU
IATA Code: CNU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,002 ft MSL

Location

City: Chanute
Country: US
Latitude: 37.668173°
Longitude: -95.486727°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 2,200 ft
Width: 135 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 4,255 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chanute Martin Johnson Airport

Overview

Chanute Martin Johnson Airport serves the Chanute, Kansas region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1002 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 37.668173, -95.486727, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for southeastern Kansas, supporting local and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCNU demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 75.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperatures range dramatically from -16°C to 32°C, with an average of 10.6°C, requiring pilots to be prepared for significant temperature variations. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 8 knots, with occasional peaks up to 31 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 2200-foot grass runway (08/26) and a 4255-foot asphalt runway (18/36). Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively modest average crosswind conditions of 6.3 knots for the grass runway and 3.7 knots for the asphalt runway. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with only 2.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note January, September, and October offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. With low occurrence of IFR (6.1%) and LIFR (6.6%) conditions, the airport generally provides reliable access. The southerly prevailing winds and low average crosswinds make both runways consistently accessible, with minimal wind-related approach challenges.

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.