Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip

KXMR

Cocoa Beach, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 01:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
01:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
7 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KXMR 050155Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM SCT210 26/24 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02610237 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
SCT 21,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
21,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 21,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 7 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 21,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
-13 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,309 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XMR
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
10,000 ft 200 ft ASP 128°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KXMR

8,258 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
9.9%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
1.1%

Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 10.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
16.3%
N
15.7%
S
9%
W
9%
NE
11%
NW
11.8%
SE
10.5%
SW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 22°C
Range: -3°C to 35°C
-3°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

June May March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,258 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KXMR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Cocoa Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 28.467600°
Longitude: -80.566597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip

Overview

Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip is a medium airport located near Cocoa Beach, Florida, serving the Cape Canaveral area at an elevation of 10 ft MSL. Its strategic location provides critical aviation infrastructure in a region known for aerospace and military operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 83.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 12.2% of observations. Temperature ranges from 4°C to 32°C, with an average of 21.2°C, and the most favorable VFR months are September, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 13/31, which is 10,000 feet long with an asphalt surface. The runway experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of 4.9 knots and prevailing winds from the north at an average speed of 7.8 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring only 1.5% of the time). Pilots should anticipate calm wind conditions 13.8% of the time and be prepared for occasional wind gusts up to 32 knots, particularly during non-peak VFR months.

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
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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.