Allen Parish Airport

KACP

Oakdale, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 17:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
17:15Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
10°
10 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KACP 301715Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC004 21/18 A2989 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 107 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
507 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Allen Parish Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 400 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 5 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is very low at 400 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (107 ft)
Pressure Alt
145 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 891 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ACP
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
4,993 ft 75 ft ASP 170°
4.9 kt 0.9 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 - KACP

15,076 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.7%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
7.7%

Allen Parish Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 55.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 55.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.5%
N
10.5%
S
15.2%
W
1.3%
NE
3.7%
NW
3.2%
SE
5%
SW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: -8°C to 36°C
-8°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 15,076 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Allen Parish Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KACP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 107 ft MSL

Location

City: Oakdale
Country: US
Latitude: 30.750299°
Longitude: -92.688301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,993 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Allen Parish Airport

Allen Parish Airport (KACP) is located in Oakdale, US at an elevation of 107 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 4,993 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,076 weather observations shows KACP maintains VFR conditions 71.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 14.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KACP come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (55.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 17°C (63°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.63 to 30.66 inHg (1003-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,076 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.