Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport

LRCK / CND

Mihail Kogălniceanu, RO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
6 kt
240°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRCK 041930Z 24006KT CAVOK 04/02 Q1025 NOSIG
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (353 ft)
Pressure Alt
1 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,234 ft
ISA Deviation: -10.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LRCK 041700Z 0418/0518 20006KT CAVOK TEMPO 0423/0505 3000 BR BECMG 0505/0507 28010KT BECMG 0509/0511 05010KT BECMG 0514/0516 VRB04KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km
23:00Z TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
05:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 280° 10 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RCK
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
11,483 ft 148 ft CON 186°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LRCK

7,784 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.1%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
10%
LIFR
24.2%

Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 17.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.8%
NE
12.7%
E
9.4%
SE
6.3%
S
9.7%
SW
5.6%
W
25.3%
NW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -13°C to 27°C
-13°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 17.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,784 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRCK
IATA Code: CND
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 353 ft MSL

Location

City: Mihail Kogălniceanu
Country: RO
Latitude: 44.362202°
Longitude: 28.488300°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport

Overview

Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport is a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Romania, serving the Constanța County region. Situated at 353 ft above mean sea level with coordinates 44.362202, 28.488300, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in an important strategic location near the Black Sea coast.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions with significant seasonal fluctuations. The airport experiences 53% VFR conditions, but has notable periods of MVFR (17.2%) and IFR/LIFR conditions (29.8% combined), indicating the need for comprehensive flight planning. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 27°C, with an average of 8.3°C, suggesting potential icing and temperature-related performance considerations.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 18/36 measuring 11,483 ft with concrete surface, providing excellent operational flexibility. Prevailing winds from the west (270°) average 9.2 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 29 knots and only 1.8% calm conditions. The geographical positioning suggests potential for challenging wind interactions typical of coastal and inland transitional zones.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of 5.9 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with fog present in 17% of observations and an average visibility of 10 statute 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

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.