Camarillo Airport (KCMA)
Camarillo, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KCMA
IATA
CMA
City
Camarillo
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
77 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
34.2137, -119.0943
Overview
Ventura County training airport with excellent coastal weather and access to practice areas over the ocean.
Current Weather at KCMA
Pilots flying into or out of Camarillo 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 KCMA 011255Z AUTO 09005KT 8SM CLR 16/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01560139Wind 090° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF KCMA 011255Z 0113/0212 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 FM011700 23005KT P6SM FEW015 FM011900 24011KT P6SM SKC FM020500 VRB03KT P6SM SKCRead any KCMA METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Camarillo Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KCMA. 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 KCMA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Camarillo. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Camarillo 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 Camarillo Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KCMA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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