Cando Municipal Airport

K9D7

Cando, US

Last Updated
May 1, 11:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
11:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K9D7 011155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3015 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is -3°C (27°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

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
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,481 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,249 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -556 ft
ISA Deviation: -15.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
9D7
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 3,500 ft 60 ft ASP 166°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
166° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K9D7

9,930 observations | Nov 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
5.7%

Cando Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 81 knots. Temperature extremes range from -34°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, April, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 81 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.1%
N
15%
S
11.5%
W
18.1%
NE
8.7%
NW
15.7%
SE
12.6%
SW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: -6.1°C
Range: -34°C to 25°C
-34°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

November April January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 9,930 METAR observations (Nov 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cando Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K9D7
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,481 ft MSL

Location

City: Cando
Country: US
Latitude: 48.480000°
Longitude: -99.235901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cando Municipal Airport

Cando Municipal Airport (K9D7) is located in Cando, US at an elevation of 1,481 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 69% of the time based on 9,930 observations, K9D7 requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K9D7 come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 10.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 81 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, April, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -34°C (-29°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging -6.1°C (21°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.03 to 30.84 inHg (983-1044 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,930 official METAR observations (Nov 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.