Is KCPS VFR or IFR right now?

KCPS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KCPS has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 330° at 5 kt, runway 30L gives a 4 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does St Louis Downtown Airport have?

St Louis Downtown Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,002 ft (2,134 m). Field elevation is 413 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KCPS?

ATIS 121.45 MHz, Tower 119.925 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KCPS?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:59 UTC and sunset at 23:38 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:05 UTC.

Are there delays at KCPS right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KCPS.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

St Louis Downtown Airport

General Aviation Airport · Cahokia/St Louis, IL, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at St Louis Downtown Airport. It's 80°F with 35% humidity. Winds from 330° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKCPSIATACPSLOCALCPS

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation413ft126 m

Longest runway7,002ft2,134 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates38.57, -90.1638°34'14.5"N 90°09'22.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

80°F26.7°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

330° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity35%
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Pressure1021.1 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KCPS 042153Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02670100 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind330° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature80°F / 26.7°C

Dew point50°F · 35% RH

Altimeter30.15 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:53Z·St Louis/Downtown Arpt, IL, US·28 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 00:00Z
VFRWind350° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now
FromMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 15:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
FromMon 15:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind050° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyClear

RAW

TAF KCPS 041720Z 0418/0518 35006KT P6SM SKC
  FM050000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
  FM051500 05006KT P6SM SKC

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

12R/30L

30L

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

★ Best

12R

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:21 UTC

What is the weather at St Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at St Louis Downtown Airport. It's 80°F with 35% humidity. Winds from 330° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:53 UTC)
Is KCPS VFR or IFR right now?: KCPS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KCPS has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 330° at 5 kt, runway 30L gives a 4 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does St Louis Downtown Airport have?: St Louis Downtown Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,002 ft (2,134 m). Field elevation is 413 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KCPS?: ATIS 121.45 MHz, Tower 119.925 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KCPS?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:59 UTC and sunset at 23:38 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:05 UTC.
Are there delays at KCPS right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KCPS.

Runways

3 total

12R/30L◐ lit

7,002 ft2,134 × 150 ft · Asphalt

12L/30R◐ lit

5,301 ft1,616 × 75 ft · Concrete

05/23

2,799 ft853 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed

ATIS121.45

Clearance121.80CLNC DEL

Ground121.80

Tower119.925DOWNTOWN TWR

CTAF119.925

UNICOM122.95UNICOM

Approach123.70APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

AcoreNDB

350 kHz5.5 NM124° SE

ZumayNDB

404 kHz14.3 NM336° NW

SKE

ScottTACAN

112.20 MHz14.4 NM096° E

CSX

CardinalVOR-DME

116.45 MHz14.5 NM319° NW

TOY

TroyVORTAC

116.00 MHz15.0 NM048° NE

EavesNDB

227 kHz19.4 NM289° W

BellevilleNDB

362 kHz19.8 NM109° E

CVM

Civic MemNDB

263 kHz19.9 NM014° N

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