Gratiot Community Airport (KAMN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Gratiot Community Airport in Alma, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Gratiot Community Airport (KAMN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Alma, MI at 754 ft. KAMN reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 18, 27, 36), longest 5,004 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 124.175. Track KAMN in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, broken clouds at 4,700 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,700 ft.
METAR KAMN 130215Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM FEW040 BKN047 19/17 A2988 RMK AO2
What changed at KAMN?
Since the 0155Z (9:55 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- A ceiling formed at 4,700 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KAMN
KAMN is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 754 ft). KAMN does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMBS, about 29 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KAMN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 3,198 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 27 | 5,004 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 09 | 5,004 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 3,198 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 1→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,700 ft.
KAMN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gratiot Community Airport in Alma, MI: 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 KAMN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAMN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MWC UA /OV BAE090070/TM 0153/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAE090070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.Show raw report
JXN UA /OV JXN090015/TM 0001/FL200/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
JXN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JXN090015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
MBS UA /OV MBS240020/TM 2322/FL140/TP CRJ7/TB NEG 140 ABV/RM ZOB
MBS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MBS240020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2322Reported at 23:22 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 140 ABVTurbulence: none reported 140 abv.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT/TM 2321/FL320/TP E170/TB NEG/RM ZOB
FNT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO057029/TM 2215/FL041/TP CRJ9/SK SCT041 TOPS 062/WX 12SM HZ
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXO057029Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2215Reported at 22:15 UTC.FL041Altitude: 4,100 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT041 TOPS 062Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 12SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
IKW UA /OV ECK090010/TM 2210/FL320/TP B738/TB INTMT LGT CAT/RM ZOB
IKW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ECK090010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2210Reported at 22:10 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CATTurbulence: intermittent light clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT/TM 2132/FL320/TP B752/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
FNT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2132Reported at 21:32 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
GRR UA /OV VIO360010/TM 2130/FL350/TP B39M/TB LGT CHOP
GRR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VIO360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2130Reported at 21:30 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAMN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAMN reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 27
- 40%
- 18
- 30%
- 36
- 16%
- 09
- 14%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAMN
- IATA
- AMN
- FAA LID
- AMN
- City
- Alma
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 754 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.3221, -84.6880
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMBS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 21h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mt Pleasant Model Aircraft Club - First Baptist Church , Mount Pleasant, MI · 19 mi
- Mt Pleasant Model Aircraft Club - Mt Pleasant Municipal Airport , Mount Pleasant, MI · 21 mi
- Saginaw Valley RC Club, Inc - Pretzer Rd , Hemlock, MI · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KAMN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAMN reported VFR conditions during about 73.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 227 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 17.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.2 | 34.5 | 10.2 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 61.1 | 25.8 | 9.2 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 72.2 | 17.6 | 7.3 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 77.6 | 14.2 | 5.9 | 2.4 |
| May | 81.2 | 12.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 83.5 | 10.6 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 83.0 | 11.2 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 78.5 | 13.1 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 75.0 | 13.4 | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 73.7 | 16.5 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 66.3 | 23.9 | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 47.0 | 36.0 | 10.8 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAMN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAMN?+
KAMN has 4 runways: 09, 18, 27, 36; the longest is 5,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAMN report its own weather?+
Yes. Gratiot Community Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAMN have a TAF?+
No. KAMN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMBS, about 29 nm away.
Does KAMN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAMN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAMN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gratiot Community Airport (KAMN)
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