Greater Cumberland Regional (KCBE), Maryland
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE) serves the Cumberland, Maryland area with two paved runways, the longer being Runway 05/23 at 4,495 feet. The field is non-towered and operates on a published attendance schedule rather than continuous staffing, with both 100LL and Jet A available on site. Business aviation activity here falls into Skystar's tier 2 category, reflecting moderate and largely regional traffic rather than sustained high-volume operations. Terrain considerations factor into approach and departure planning at KCBE, particularly on the Runway 11/29 side, and operators should account for these when scheduling flights.
Runways
Greater Cumberland Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 4,495 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Greater Cumberland Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Greater Cumberland Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Leesburg Executive (KJYO), 65 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Greater Cumberland Regional recorded 669 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at KCBE peaks in April and July, with the slowest months falling in February and August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 74 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Greater Cumberland Regional averages 13.7 days above 90°F in July, 25.3 freeze days in January and 2.7 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.1°F, and January the coldest, at 39.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Greater Cumberland Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Glider operations take place west of the airport; gliders use Runway 11 for departures and Runway 29 for arrivals.
The Runway 05 approach has rapidly rising terrain located 696 feet left of centerline, 2,000 feet from the threshold.
For clearance delivery, contact Johnstown Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
Night operations on Runway 11, and any landings on that runway, are not recommended due to high terrain.
Pilot-controlled lighting is available via CTAF, activating the REIL on Runway 23, HIRL on Runway 05/23, LIRL on Runway 11/29, and taxiway lights.
The low-intensity runway lighting from the Runway 11 threshold to the Runway 11 displaced threshold is non-standard due to improper lens colors and spacing.
Runway 05/23 markings and centerline are partially obscured by longitudinal and transverse crack fill, and the markings are faded.
A 900-foot taxiway serving Runway 23 is aligned with the west end of the runway.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -14°C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Greater Cumberland Regional has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Garrett County, 26.62 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCBE
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Frequently asked questions
What are the runway options at KCBE?
Greater Cumberland Regional Airport has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer strip at 4,495 feet with a width of 60 feet, while Runway 11/29 measures 3,000 feet but is notably wider at 150 feet. Both runways are paved, giving operators a choice depending on aircraft performance and wind conditions.
Are there any operational cautions for night operations at KCBE?
Night operations and any landings on Runway 11 are not recommended at KCBE due to high terrain in the vicinity. Additionally, the Runway 05 approach has rapidly rising terrain located 696 feet left of centerline, 2,000 feet from the threshold. Crews should factor these terrain features into approach planning, particularly for arrivals in low-visibility or nighttime conditions.
Is fuel available at KCBE?
Yes, Greater Cumberland Regional Airport stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The airport attends to fueling and operations on a published schedule of 0800 to 2000 daily. Operators should plan arrivals within these hours to ensure fuel service availability.
How far is customs clearance from KCBE?
KCBE does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO), located approximately 64.59 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Greater Cumberland Regional Airport should plan routing through KJYO accordingly.