Cambridge Dorchester Airport

KCGE / CGE

Cambridge, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 04:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
04:55Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4 kt
170°
7 SM
Visibility
3,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCGE 300455Z AUTO 17004KT 7SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN038 12/10 A2974 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,020 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,520 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,820 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cambridge Dorchester Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,800 feet and 7 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. The ceiling is 3800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
208 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -147 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CGE
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
4,476 ft 75 ft ASP 144°
3.9 kt 0.7 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 - KCGE

16,283 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.2%
MVFR
9%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
4.5%

Cambridge Dorchester Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, April, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 26.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.9%
N
16.1%
S
16%
W
4.1%
NE
6.3%
NW
16.6%
SE
7.9%
SW
1.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -12°C to 31°C
-12°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

January April December

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 16,283 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cambridge Dorchester Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCGE
IATA Code: CGE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Cambridge
Country: US
Latitude: 38.539299°
Longitude: -76.030403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,476 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cambridge Dorchester Airport

Cambridge Dorchester Airport (KCGE/CGE) is located in Cambridge, US at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,476 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 16,283 weather observations shows KCGE maintains VFR conditions 82.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KCGE come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (26.3% 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 January, April, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 9.5°C (49°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.32 to 30.72 inHg (993-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 16,283 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.