Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN) is a regional airport serving Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ at 6,609 ft. KGCN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 8,999 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 KGCN 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 south-southwest (200°) at 11 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 30.26 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGCN 291754Z 20011G21KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND W SLP138 T02780111 10278 20106 58002
What changed at KGCN?
Since the 1654Z (9:54 AM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 21 kt.
- Wind direction moved from 170° to 200°.
- The 9,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KGCN
KGCN is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 11 knots gusting 21, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 9,300 ft (field elevation 6,609 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 KGCN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 8,999 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 4 kt left (g7) |
| 03 | 8,999 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 4 kt right (g7) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGCN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ: 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 KGCN 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 KGCN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDG UA /OV GCN310042/TM 1747/FL210/TP A21N/TA M05/IC LGT RIME/RM ZLAWC AWC-WEB
BDG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GCN310042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1747Reported at 17:47 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TA M05Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZLAWC AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
BVU UA /OV BLD050040/TM 1442/FL450/TP CL35/SK BKN-TOP470/RM COR SA-ID AND SKY. ZLA CWSU
BVU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BLD050040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1442Reported at 14:42 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN-TOP470Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM COR SA-ID AND SKY. ZLA CW…Remarks.Show raw report
IGM UA /OV PGS190006/TM 1341/FL380/TP B763/SK BKN-TOP370/RM ZLA CWSU
IGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGS190006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1341Reported at 13:41 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN-TOP370Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZLA CWSURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGCN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGCN reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 21
- 81%
- 03
- 19%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (10:20 AM MST)
TAF KGCN 291720Z 2918/3018 23012G20KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2920/3001 VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM300300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGCN
- IATA
- GCN
- FAA LID
- GCN
- City
- Grand Canyon - Tusayan
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,609 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.9524, -112.1470
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,999 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.3 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.3 MHz
- CTAF
- 119 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Sunset in
- 8h 34m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 NM
2 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGCN reported VFR conditions during about 93.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 328 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 33.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.0 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 86.3 | 5.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 89.3 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 95.4 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| May | 96.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 97.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 97.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 94.8 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 91.2 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 83.8 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 5.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.6 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGCN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KGCN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGCN?+
KGCN has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 8,999 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGCN report its own weather?+
Yes — Grand Canyon National Park Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGCN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGCN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGCN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGCN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGCN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN) 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 Grand Canyon National Park Airport (KGCN)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Grand Canyon National Park Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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