Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Great Bend Municipal Airport in Great Bend, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Great Bend, KS at 1,887 ft. KGBD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 17, 29, 35) — longest 7,852 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KGBD 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 east-southeast (110°) at 8 kt, visibility visibility not reported, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (92°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg.
METAR KGBD 290156Z AUTO 11008KT CLR 33/20 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP090 T03330200 PWINO $
What changed at KGBD?
Since the 0056Z (7:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.85 → 29.87 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGBD
KGBD has no current flight category, but is reporting with winds from 110° at 8 knots, visibility not reported, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,600 ft (field elevation 1,887 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 KGBD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 4,706 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 17 | 7,852 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 35 | 7,852 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 29 | 4,706 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGBD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Great Bend Municipal Airport in Great Bend, KS: 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 KGBD 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 KGBD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
HLC UA /OV HLC049022/TM 2039/FL062/TP EXP/SK BASE SCT060/WX MEG TS/IC NEG/RM ZDVWC-19
HLC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HLC049022Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2039Reported at 20:39 UTC.FL062Altitude: 6,200 ft MSL.TP EXPAircraft type reporting.SK BASE SCT060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX MEG TSWeather and flight visibility observed.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGBD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGBD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11
- 53%
- 17
- 39%
- 35
- 6%
- 29
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (6:30 PM CDT)
TAF KGBD 282330Z 2900/2924 10009KT P6SM SCT080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGBD
- IATA
- GBD
- FAA LID
- GBD
- City
- Great Bend
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,887 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.3443, -98.8592
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,852 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 42m
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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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7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGBD reported VFR conditions during about 86.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 294 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.1 kt, calm 4.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.6 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 80.6 | 11.7 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 80.2 | 11.2 | 5.3 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 84.3 | 9.9 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| May | 83.6 | 10.1 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 93.6 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 93.8 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 91.5 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 88.4 | 6.7 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 86.3 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 86.4 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 81.0 | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.6 kt |
| Feb | 10.3 kt |
| Mar | 11.7 kt |
| Apr | 12.3 kt |
| May | 10.4 kt |
| Jun | 10.6 kt |
| Jul | 9.0 kt |
| Aug | 8.7 kt |
| Sep | 9.6 kt |
| Oct | 10.2 kt |
| Nov | 10.0 kt |
| Dec | 9.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGBD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Great Bend Municipal Airport in Great Bend, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGBD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGBD?+
KGBD has 4 runways — 11, 17, 29, 35; the longest is 7,852 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGBD report its own weather?+
Yes — Great Bend Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGBD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGBD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGBD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGBD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGBD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD)
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 Great Bend Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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