Cameron Park Airport

KO61

Cameron Park, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 08:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
08:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
3 kt
20°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KO61 300815Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2999 RMK AO2 T01210095

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,286 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,204 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,153 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
O61
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
4,051 ft 50 ft ASP 144°
1.0 kt 2.8 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 - KO61

12,873 observations | Oct 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
4.8%

Cameron Park Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 49.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 49.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
14.6%
E
2%
SE
5.3%
S
9%
SW
2.4%
W
4.9%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.8°C
Range: -1°C to 31°C
-1°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

March January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 12,873 METAR observations (Oct 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cameron Park Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KO61
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,286 ft MSL

Location

City: Cameron Park
Country: US
Latitude: 38.683998°
Longitude: -120.987999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 4,051 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cameron Park Airport

Cameron Park Airport (KO61) is located in Cameron Park, US at an elevation of 1,286 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 4,051 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 12,873 weather observations shows KO61 maintains VFR conditions 80.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KO61 come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (49.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, January, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 11.8°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.48 to 30.51 inHg (998-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,873 official METAR observations (Oct 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.