Canyonlands Regional Airport

KCNY / CNY

Moab, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 11:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
11:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
8 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCNY 051153Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP043 T00561061 10117 20033 55002
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
855 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,557 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,745 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,759 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCNY 051132Z 0512/0612 28010KT P6SM SKC FM051600 28012G22KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120 FM051800 29016G26KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 0520/0524 6SM -SHRA BKN050 FM060000 30012KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 0600/0604 6SM -SHRASN BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM051600
+5h
VFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
18:00Z FM051800
+7h
VFR 290° 16 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
20:00Z PROB30
+9h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CNY
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,100 ft 75 ft ASP 39°
7.9 kt 1.4 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 - KCNY

4,185 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.1%
MVFR
3.4%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1.4%

Canyonlands Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 40.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.9%
NE
3.3%
E
7%
SE
8.4%
S
4.3%
SW
8.2%
W
12.2%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -9°C to 34°C
-9°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

November December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,185 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Canyonlands Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCNY
IATA Code: CNY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,557 ft MSL

Location

City: Moab
Country: US
Latitude: 38.755001°
Longitude: -109.754997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,100 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Canyonlands Regional Airport

Overview

Canyonlands Regional Airport serves Moab, Utah, situated at a high elevation of 4,557 feet MSL. The airport provides access to the scenic southeastern Utah region, supporting regional aviation needs with its single 7,100-foot asphalted runway capable of handling medium-sized aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCNY are predominantly VFR, with 93.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences significant temperature variation from -9°C to 34°C, with a prevailing northwest wind at 6.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 40.1% of the time, with November, December, and September offering the most consistent VFR flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation and proximity to rugged terrain demands careful aircraft performance calculations and awareness. Located near 38.755°N, 109.754°W, the airport is positioned in a region characterized by dramatic desert landscape and significant topographical features that can influence local wind patterns and turbulence.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates 100% favorable wind coverage with an average crosswind component of just 4.6 knots. Pilots should anticipate excellent wind alignment and expect good visibility, with an average observation of 9.9 statute miles and only 0.2% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

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

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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.