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
SPECI KCMA 181038Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM SCT007 18/16 A2998 RMK AO2 T01780161Wind 000° at 0 kt — likely active runway near heading 00
Current TAF
TAF KCMA 180819Z 1808/1906 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200 FM181100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN009 FM181600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM181800 23010G16KT P6SM FEW150 FM190000 25008KT P6SM SCT150Decode METAR for KCMA
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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