Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field

KRYY

Atlanta, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRYY 041050Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC008 12/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP003 T01220111 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,040 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,840 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,040 ft)
Pressure Alt
628 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 518 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KRYY 040955Z 0410/0506 09003KT 6SM BR BKN010 TEMPO 0410/0414 1SM BR OVC003 FM041400 15004KT P6SM BKN008 OVC015 FM041600 17005KT P6SM BKN025 BKN070 FM041800 17006KT P6SM SCT035 SCT120
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
IFR 90° 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
IFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
16:00Z FM041600
+6h
MVFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RYY
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,305 ft 75 ft ASP 88° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRYY

4,581 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.9%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
6.5%

Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field typically experiences VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 34% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 34%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
1.2%
E
13.6%
SE
3.5%
S
4.5%
SW
10%
W
17.4%
NW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -12°C to 32°C
-12°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,581 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRYY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,040 ft MSL

Location

City: Atlanta
Country: US
Latitude: 34.013160°
Longitude: -84.597210°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,305 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field

Overview

Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field serves the metropolitan Atlanta area as a medium-sized airport located at 1040 feet mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 34.013160, -84.597210, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the northwestern suburban region of Atlanta.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at McCollum Field predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 70.7% of observations indicating clear conditions. Pilots can expect significant seasonal variability, with temperatures ranging from -8°C to 32°C and average temperatures around 13.1°C. October, September, and November consistently offer the most favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (09/27) extending 6,305 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly western, averaging 6.6 knots with calm conditions occurring 35.7% of the time. The runway alignment demonstrates excellent wind compatibility, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind component of just 2.9 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility at McCollum Field averages 9.3 statute miles, with only 2.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 1% of observations with fog present. The consistent western winds and long runway provide reliable approach and departure conditions for most aircraft operations.

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.