Northeast Iowa Regional Airport

KCCY / CCY

Charles City, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 09:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
09:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
0 kt
7 SM
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCCY 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM FEW035 BKN048 20/20 A3001 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,125 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,625 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,925 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,800 feet and 7 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. The ceiling is 4800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°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.

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
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,125 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,043 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,913 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.3°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CCY
04
22
12
30
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 2,536 ft 160 ft GRS 44°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
44° angle
12/30 4,001 ft 75 ft CON 125°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
125° angle
17/35 1,780 ft 170 ft GRS 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCCY

19,729 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.1%
MVFR
13.6%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
4.9%

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.6%
NE
4.3%
E
10%
SE
14.8%
S
17.6%
SW
6.6%
W
11.5%
NW
20.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.5°C
Range: -29°C to 33°C
-29°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

July October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 19,729 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCCY
IATA Code: CCY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,125 ft MSL

Location

City: Charles City
Country: US
Latitude: 43.072601°
Longitude: -92.610802°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,536 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 1,780 ft
Width: 170 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Northeast Iowa Regional Airport

Overview

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport serves Charles City and Floyd County as a medium-sized regional airport situated at 1125 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for northeast Iowa, offering three runways that support general aviation and regional transportation needs. Its strategic location enables access to an important agricultural and rural transportation network.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 16.1% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -29°C to 33°C, which can impact aircraft performance and operations. Northwestern winds prevail at an average of 9.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 33 knots, creating potential crosswind challenges during approach and landing.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with diverse surface compositions: two grass (GRS) runways at 04/22 (2536ft) and 17/35 (1780ft), and one concrete (CON) runway at 12/30 (4001ft). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, which provides pilots flexible operational options. The relatively flat terrain of northeast Iowa contributes to consistent wind patterns and predictable approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30, being the longest at 4001 feet and concrete surfaced, offers the most robust landing option with the lowest average crosswind of 4.5 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility scenarios, with 4.4% of observations involving fog and 2.3% experiencing visibility below 3 statute miles.

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

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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.