Gabbs Airport (KGAB) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Gabbs Airport in Gabbs, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHTH) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Gabbs Airport (KGAB) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Gabbs, NV at 4,700 ft. KGAB has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHTH, about 39 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (09, 16, 27, 34) — longest 5,950 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KNFL. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHTH, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHTH, 39 nm away.
Wind variable at 6 kt, gusting 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHTH 291835Z AUTO VRB06G11KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3000 RMK A01
What changed at KHTH (nearest station)?
Since the 1815Z (11:15 AM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 11 kt.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when KGAB's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KGAB
Based on the nearest station (KHTH), KGAB is currently VFR with variable winds at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 7,650 ft (field elevation 4,700 ft). KGAB does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KNFL, about 46 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KGAB weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KGAB in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KGAB free on TelegramRunway 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 KGAB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 6 kt, gusting 11 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 5,950 ft | DIRT-G | — | — |
| 16 | 2,650 ft | DIRT-G | — | — |
| 27 | 5,950 ft | DIRT-G | — | — |
| 34 | 2,650 ft | DIRT-G | — | — |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGAB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gabbs Airport in Gabbs, NV: 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 KGAB 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGAB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA065085/TM 1805/FL410/TP GLF4/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/ZLC
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA065085Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1805Reported at 18:05 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP/ZLCTurbulence: light to moderate chop/zlc.Show raw report
ARP UAL1568 3853N 11602W 1616 F330 215/049KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL1568 3853N 11602W 161…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGAB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHTH reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 09/16/27/34
- 100%
Get free ATIS alerts for KGAB
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KGAB (Gabbs Airport) — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KGAB on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGAB
- IATA
- GAB
- FAA LID
- GAB
- City
- Gabbs
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,700 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.9232, -117.9572
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,950 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHTH
- TAF
- Nearest KNFL
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 8h 9m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KGAB's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
KGAB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGAB?+
KGAB has 4 runways — 09, 16, 27, 34; the longest is 5,950 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KGAB come from?+
Gabbs Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHTH, about 39 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KGAB can differ.
Does KGAB have a TAF?+
No — KGAB does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNFL, about 46 nm away.
Does KGAB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGAB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGAB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gabbs Airport (KGAB)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Gabbs Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KGAB yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KGAB drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit