Gamebird Groves Airstrip (FD74) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Gamebird Groves Airstrip in St Cloud, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMLB) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Gamebird Groves Airstrip (FD74) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around St Cloud, FL at 36 ft. FD74 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMLB, about 14 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,640 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMLB. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMLB, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMLB, 14 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLB 290253Z 22009KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02610233 53014
What changed at KMLB (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for FD74
Based on the nearest station (KMLB), FD74 is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 36 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at FD74. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 2,640 ft | TURF | 8 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 18 | 2,640 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
FD74 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gamebird Groves Airstrip in St Cloud, FL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around FD74 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at FD74
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMLB reported mostly VFR across 37 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 41 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 36
- 65%
- 18
- 35%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KMLB 282320Z 2900/2924 23006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT200 FM291400 24010KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM291900 25012G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- FD74
- City
- St Cloud
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.0668, -80.9025
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,640 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMLB
- TAF
- Nearest KMLB
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 21h 20m
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Nearby airports
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FD74 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at FD74?+
FD74 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 2,640 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for FD74 come from?+
Gamebird Groves Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMLB, about 14 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at FD74 can differ.
Does FD74 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMLB TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does FD74 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — FD74 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for FD74 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gamebird Groves Airstrip (FD74)
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