Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field

KAFP

Wadesboro, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 19:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
19:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
6 kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAFP 291915Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM SCT042 SCT050 27/15 A2982 RMK AO2 T02720152 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 300 ft
SCT 4,200 ft AGL
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,500 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,300 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,200 ft, scattered at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (300 ft)
Pressure Alt
398 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,910 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFP
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,498 ft 100 ft ASP 154°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAFP

16,475 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
2.2%

Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 60.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 60.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.7%
NE
5.1%
E
1.2%
SE
1.5%
S
7.6%
SW
7%
W
2.8%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.8°C
Range: -16°C to 35°C
-16°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.7%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

April November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 16,475 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAFP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 300 ft MSL

Location

City: Wadesboro
Country: US
Latitude: 35.020599°
Longitude: -80.077103°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,498 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field

Anson County Airport - Jeff Cloud Field (KAFP) is located in Wadesboro, US at an elevation of 300 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,498 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 16,475 weather observations, KAFP experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.7% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAFP come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (60.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, November, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 12.8°C (55°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.47 to 30.66 inHg (998-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 16,475 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.