Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE)
Cleveland, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KCLE
IATA
CLE
City
Cleveland
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
791 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
41.4117, -81.8498
Overview
Lake Erie airport with lake-effect snow and low ceilings good for building instrument experience.
Current Weather at KCLE
Pilots flying into or out of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KCLE 210051Z 03010G19KT 10SM SCT090 BKN200 11/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP249 T01110028 $Wind 030° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 03
Current TAF
TAF KCLE 202320Z 2100/2206 03009KT P6SM BKN070 FM211100 03009KT P6SM BKN250 FM211500 03015G25KT P6SM SCT250 FM212300 04016KT P6SM BKN250Decode METAR for KCLE
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KCLE. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KCLE. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cleveland. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KCLE include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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