Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip

KXMR

Cocoa Beach, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
18:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
10 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KXMR 041855Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP223 T02630187 $
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
-253 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,069 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XMR
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
10,000 ft 200 ft ASP 128°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KXMR

5,075 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.8%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
1.7%

Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 12.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.5%
NE
11.7%
E
13.6%
SE
4.6%
S
5.5%
SW
5%
W
9.5%
NW
16.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.1°C
Range: -3°C to 32°C
-3°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

November October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,075 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KXMR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Cocoa Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 28.467600°
Longitude: -80.566597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip

Overview

Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip is a medium airport located near Cocoa Beach, Florida, serving the Cape Canaveral area at an elevation of 10 ft MSL. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure in a region known for aerospace and military operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 83.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 12.2% of observations. Temperature ranges from 4°C to 32°C, with an average of 21.2°C, and the most favorable VFR months are September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 13/31, which is 10,000 feet long with an asphalt surface. The runway experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 4.9 knots and prevailing winds from the north at an average speed of 7.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring only 1.5% of the time). Pilots should anticipate calm wind conditions 13.8% of the time and be prepared for occasional wind gusts up to 32 knots, particularly during non-peak VFR months.

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.