Akron Canton Regional Airport

KCAK / CAK

Akron, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
21:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
40°
8 SM
Visibility
12,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCAK 042151Z 04006KT 8SM -RA FEW060 BKN120 BKN250 22/20 A2993 RMK AO2 TSE30 SLP128 P0005 T02220200 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,228 ft
FEW 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,228 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,228 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
26,228 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Akron Canton Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 12,000 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 6 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 12000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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: Thunderstorm Rain, Light Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 23:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 13:00Z.

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. 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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,228 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,206 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,341 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCAK 041730Z 0418/0518 26008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 FM041900 27010KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 TEMPO 0420/0423 2SM TSRA OVC025CB FM050100 31005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN100 FM051000 15003KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC100 TEMPO 0510/0513 4SM -SHRA OVC025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
01:00Z FM050100
+3h
VFR 310° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
10:00Z FM051000
+12h
VFR 150° 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
10:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CAK
01
19
05 ✈️
23
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 7,601 ft 150 ft ASP
4.7 kt 3.7 kt
38° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
7,597 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
14/32 5,599 ft 150 ft ASP 137°
0.7 kt 6.0 kt
97° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCAK

8,227 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.6%
MVFR
20.5%
IFR
11.6%
LIFR
4.2%

Akron Canton Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.8% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 5.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.3%
N
10.5%
S
14.9%
W
21.3%
NE
6.5%
NW
9.8%
SE
5.4%
SW
20.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.1°C
Range: -22°C to 34°C
-22°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,227 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Akron Canton Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCAK
IATA Code: CAK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,228 ft MSL

Location

City: Akron
Country: US
Latitude: 40.916100°
Longitude: -81.442200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,601 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 7,597 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,599 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Akron Canton Regional Airport

Overview

Akron Canton Regional Airport serves the greater Akron, Ohio metropolitan area as a strategic medium-sized airport. Located at 1,228 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for northeast Ohio, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations. Its three asphalt runways offer substantial runway length, with the longest two exceeding 7,600 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCAK demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 61.4% of observations. Pilots can expect westerly winds averaging 9 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature ranges from -19°C to 29°C suggest potential challenging winter and summer operations, with September through November presenting the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (01/19, 05/23, and 14/32) provide excellent wind coverage and operational flexibility. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with moderate average crosswind components ranging from 5.1 to 6.5 knots. The elevation of 1,228 feet MSL and geographic coordinates (40.916100, -81.442200) position the airport in a terrain that requires standard mountain/plateau flying considerations.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection should prioritize wind direction, with all three runways offering excellent alignment. The extended runway lengths (both primary runways near 7,600 feet) provide ample landing and takeoff distances for most aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility conditions, as 8.9% of observations report visibility below 3 statute miles, with occasional fog presence at 2.1% of recorded periods.

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.