Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field (KGCD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field in John Day, OR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field (KGCD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around John Day, OR at 3,703 ft. KGCD reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 17, 27, 35), longest 5,224 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 KGCD 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 calm, visibility 7 statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,300 ft, broken clouds at 2,800 ft, overcast at 4,300 ft, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,800 ft.
METAR KGCD 130555Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA SCT023 BKN028 OVC043 08/07 A2998 RMK AO2 P0003 60003 T00800072 10266 20080
What changed at KGCD?
Since the 0535Z (10:35 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind went calm (was 9 kt).
- Rain began (-RA).
- Visibility moved from 10 SM to 7 SM.
- Rain ended (RA).
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Current pilot readout for KGCD
KGCD is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 2,800 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 3,700 ft (field elevation 3,703 ft). KGCD does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBNO, about 49 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 KGCD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 4,100 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
| 17 | 5,224 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
| 27 | 4,100 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
| 35 | 5,224 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,800 ft.
KGCD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field in John Day, OR: 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 KGCD 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 KGCD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BKE UA /OV BKE110030/TM 0534/FL250/TP E75L/TB CONS MOD CHOP /RM DURD /ZLC
BKE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BKE110030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0534Reported at 05:34 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.RM DURD /ZLCRemarks.Show raw report
DLS UA /OV LTJ075050/TM 0428/FL240/TP B739/TA M02/IC LGT RIME/RM ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LTJ075050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0428Reported at 04:28 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TA M02Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
RDM UA /OV RDM/TM 0410/FL056/TP E75L/TA UNKN/TB LGT/IC NEG/RM DURD RWY 5
RDM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0410Reported at 04:10 UTC.FL056Altitude: 5,600 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURD RWY 5Remarks.Show raw report
RDM UA /OV DSD098025/TM 0406/FL140/TP B738/TB MOD BLO 140/RM DURD-ZSE
RDM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSD098025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0406Reported at 04:06 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD BLO 140Turbulence: moderate blo 140.RM DURD-ZSERemarks.Show raw report
DLS UA /OV LTJ069031/TM 0353/FL320/TP B38M/SK TOP320/TB MOD 320 BLO /RM DURD ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LTJ069031Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0353Reported at 03:53 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK TOP320Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB MOD 320 BLOTurbulence: moderate 320 blo.RM DURD ZSERemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2341 4515N 11821W 0319 F341 223/114KT TB MOD TURB IC
ARP UAL2341 4515N 11821W 031…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PDT UA /OV HRI010005/TM 0240/FL340/TP BCS3/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZSE
PDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HRI010005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0240Reported at 02:40 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
BKE UA /OV BKE280040/TM 0200/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/RM ZSE
BKE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BKE280040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.RM ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGCD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGCD reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 44 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 27
- 43%
- 09
- 38%
- 17
- 14%
- 35
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGCD
- IATA
- JDA
- FAA LID
- GCD
- City
- John Day
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,703 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.4042, -118.9630
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,224 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBNO
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 59m
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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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KGCD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field in John Day, OR 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGCD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGCD?+
KGCD has 4 runways: 09, 17, 27, 35; the longest is 5,224 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGCD report its own weather?+
Yes. Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGCD have a TAF?+
No. KGCD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBNO, about 49 nm away.
Does KGCD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGCD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGCD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGCD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field (KGCD) 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 Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field (KGCD)
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 Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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