Cuyahoga County Airport

KCGF / CGF

Cleveland, US

Last Updated
Apr 21, 12:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
12:45Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
12 kt
170° G19 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCGF 211245Z 17012G19KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3026

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cuyahoga County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 12 knots with gusts to 19 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 11-knot crosswind component (gusting to 18 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of -6°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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CGF
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,502 ft 100 ft ASP 50°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCGF

8,259 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.4%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
2.9%

Cuyahoga County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 111 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 111 kt
Calm Winds: 13.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.1%
NE
4.1%
E
6%
SE
9%
S
16.3%
SW
18.2%
W
18.5%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.6°C
Range: -25°C to 30°C
-25°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,259 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cuyahoga County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCGF
IATA Code: CGF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 879 ft MSL

Location

City: Cleveland
Country: US
Latitude: 41.565102°
Longitude: -81.486397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,502 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cuyahoga County Airport

Overview

Cuyahoga County Airport serves the Cleveland metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 879 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.565102, -81.486397, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for northeast Ohio. Its single runway 06/24, measuring 5,502 feet with an asphalt surface, supports diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 68.5% of METAR reports showing VFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees, averaging 9.6 knots with maximum gusts to 32 knots. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 30°C, with September through November offering the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's 5,502-foot runway offers substantial operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft. Prevailing westerly winds provide near-100% favorable alignment for runway 06/24, with an average crosswind component of just 5.4 knots. The airport's elevation at 879 feet MSL suggests minimal terrain complexity for approach and departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate consistently westerly winds when planning approaches, with runway 06/24 providing optimal wind alignment. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 3% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Minimal fog occurrence (0.8%) contributes to generally reliable visual approach conditions.

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

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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.