Casper-Natrona County International Airport

KCPR / CPR

Casper, US

Last Updated
Apr 24, 22:19Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
22:19Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
10 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCPR 242219Z 02010KT 10SM FEW016 BKN023 OVC045 01/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 T00061033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,350 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
OVC 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,950 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,650 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,850 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Casper-Natrona County International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 10 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Snow. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow between 18:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
833 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,350 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,418 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,022 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCPR 241728Z 2418/2518 32014KT P6SM VCSH SCT007 OVC015 TEMPO 2418/2422 2SM -SN OVC007 FM250100 02004KT P6SM OVC025 FM250600 05004KT P6SM SCT005 OVC010 FM251600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT010 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 320° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
01:00Z FM250100
+3h
MVFR 20° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
06:00Z FM250600
+8h
MVFR 50° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CPR
03
21
08
26
12
30
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 10,164 ft 150 ft ASP 43°
9.2 kt 3.9 kt
23° angle
08/26 8,679 ft 150 ft ASP 89°
3.6 kt 9.3 kt
69° angle
12/30 6,484 ft 60 ft ASP 134°
4.1 kt 9.1 kt
114° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
7,696 ft 60 ft ASP 178°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCPR

5,900 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.1%
MVFR
7.6%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
1.5%

Casper-Natrona County International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 12.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 12.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 5.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.5%
N
10%
S
4.7%
W
17.4%
NE
5%
NW
6.2%
SE
1%
SW
45.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -25°C to 32°C
-25°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

October November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10.4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,900 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Casper-Natrona County International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCPR
IATA Code: CPR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,350 ft MSL

Location

City: Casper
Country: US
Latitude: 42.908001°
Longitude: -106.463997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,164 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 8,679 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,484 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,696 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Casper-Natrona County International Airport

Overview

Casper-Natrona County International Airport serves central Wyoming as a medium-sized airport located at 5,350 feet above mean sea level. Situated near Casper, the airport offers multiple runway options covering different wind and operational scenarios with four paved runways ranging from 6,484 to 10,164 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCPR are predominantly VFR, with 87.5% of observations indicating good visual flight conditions. Winds predominantly come from the southwest at an average of 12.2 knots, with temperature ranges from -25°C to 32°C. Pilots can expect favorable VFR conditions particularly in September, October, and November, with minimal periods of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation of 5,350 feet MSL presents performance considerations for aircraft, particularly during warmer temperatures. Multiple runway configurations provide flexibility for different wind conditions, with each runway offering 100% favorable wind alignment. The diverse runway lengths accommodate various aircraft types and operational requirements.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind variations are modest across runways, ranging from 4.4 to 10.4 knots on average. Runway 03/21, the longest at 10,164 feet, offers the most conservative crosswind conditions at 4.4 knots. Pilots should anticipate southwest wind patterns and be prepared for potential rapid weather changes typical of high-elevation mountain region airports.

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.