Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (KGCC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (KGCC) is a regional airport serving Gillette, WY at 4,365 ft. KGCC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 16, 21, 34) — longest 7,501 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 KGCC 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.
Current pilot readout for KGCC
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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 KGCC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 5,804 ft | CON | — | — |
| 16 | 7,501 ft | CON | — | — |
| 21 | 5,804 ft | CON | — | — |
| 34 | 7,501 ft | CON | — | — |
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KGCC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette, WY: 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 KGCC 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 KGCC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
- 16
- 46%
- 34
- 21%
- 03
- 20%
- 21
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGCC
- IATA
- GCC
- FAA LID
- GCC
- City
- Gillette
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,365 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.3489, -105.5390
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGCC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 33m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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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, KGCC reported VFR conditions during about 87.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 294 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; April had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.2 kt, calm 9.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.1 | 8.3 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 79.9 | 10.8 | 7.3 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 82.3 | 8.7 | 5.9 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 79.8 | 10.6 | 7.2 | 2.3 |
| May | 82.5 | 10.6 | 5.1 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 93.3 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 96.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 90.9 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 85.5 | 7.4 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 88.0 | 6.4 | 4.2 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 85.1 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 1.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.3 kt |
| Feb | 10.1 kt |
| Mar | 10.0 kt |
| Apr | 10.3 kt |
| May | 9.4 kt |
| Jun | 8.2 kt |
| Jul | 7.7 kt |
| Aug | 7.7 kt |
| Sep | 8.3 kt |
| Oct | 9.1 kt |
| Nov | 9.6 kt |
| Dec | 10.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGCC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette, WY 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 ↗
KGCC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGCC?+
KGCC has 4 runways — 03, 16, 21, 34; the longest is 7,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGCC report its own weather?+
Yes — Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGCC have a TAF?+
No — KGCC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGCC, about 0 nm away.
Does KGCC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGCC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGCC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGCC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (KGCC) 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 Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (KGCC)
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 Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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