Capital City Airport

KLAN / LAN

Lansing, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
8 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAN 042253Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP205 T01000028
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (861 ft)
Pressure Alt
659 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 266 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LAN
06 ✈️
24
10L ✈️
28R
10R ✈️
28L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,001 ft 120 ft PEM 53°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
✈️ 10L/28R
Active: 10L
3,601 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 10R
7,251 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
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 - KLAN

5,473 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.8%
MVFR
27.7%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
3.7%

Capital City Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 13.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
4.2%
E
5.1%
SE
6.9%
S
13.6%
SW
15.2%
W
24.4%
NW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.5°C
Range: -26°C to 31°C
-26°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 10L/28R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,473 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Capital City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAN
IATA Code: LAN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 861 ft MSL

Location

City: Lansing
Country: US
Latitude: 42.778702°
Longitude: -84.587402°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 120 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 10L/28R
Length: 3,601 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10R/28L
Length: 7,251 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Capital City Airport

Overview

Capital City Airport serves the Lansing metropolitan area in Michigan, providing critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and local operations. Located at 42.778702, -84.587402 with an elevation of 861 feet MSL, the airport features three runways accommodating varied aircraft types and operational requirements.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 58.4% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 26% of observations. Wind patterns are consistently western, averaging 9.3 knots with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from -24°C to 31°C indicate significant seasonal variation, with September through November offering the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport offers three runways with diverse lengths: 06/24 at 5,001 feet with pavement (PEM), and two asphalt (ASP) runways at 10L/28R (3,601 feet) and 10R/28L (7,251 feet). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, providing flexible operational capabilities. Calm wind conditions occur 13.9% of the time, with an average crosswind of 5.3 knots across all runways.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.4 statute miles, with only 7.5% of observations showing conditions below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence (2.1%). Pilots should anticipate western wind patterns and be prepared for potential seasonal temperature extremes. The longest runway (10R/28L at 7,251 feet) offers the most substantial landing and takeoff options for various aircraft types.

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.