CPAF Projects

AWOS Level III Upgrade

CPAF worked with the local aviation community and raised funds to upgrade the airports AWOS system. CPAF then worked with the Cameron Park Airport District leadership to grant this money to the airport for this upgrade. In March 2025 the new AWOS system Level III (3) system was installed. This system adds reporting for sky conditions, visibility and precipitation type. Additionally, O61 weather reports are now added to the FAA METAR reporting system, providing the latest weather information within your favorite app or ADSB FIS-B receiver. This upgrade significantly enhances the weather information available for pilots who are inbound from a distant area and are trying to land at Cameron Park Airport (O61). You can also check the current weather conditions online at this website: https://ko61.awos.live/home

Thanks to the generous donations from a wide range of Cameron Park pilots, including a few very generous donators. Thank you to this great community!

Previous Projects

Live Weather Cameras

CPAF worked with the airport management and Foothill Flight School to bring live weather cameras to the field. These can be viewed on the FAA WeatherCams site for minute weather updates, although this link is currently inoperable. We plan to have this resolved in the near future.

Pilot’s Guide Video for new arrivals

CPAF wanted to help pilots who haven’t flown into O61 have safe arrivals, and also promote the airport location and a few surrounding facilities. CPAF members filmed some nice footage of the airport area and we created a “Pilot’s Guide to O61” video – which is available on YouTube. Check it out!