Dawson Community Airport (KGDV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dawson Community Airport in Glendive, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dawson Community Airport (KGDV) is a regional airport serving Glendive, MT at 2,458 ft. KGDV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 12, 20, 30) — longest 5,704 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 KGDV 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 (170°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGDV 290256Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP090 T03060089 53003 TSNO $
What changed at KGDV?
Since the 0156Z (7:56 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind shifted from 110° to 170° (60°).
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.85 → 29.87 inHg.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KGDV
KGDV is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,000 ft (field elevation 2,458 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 KGDV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 5,704 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 20 | 3,002 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 02 | 3,002 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 30 | 5,704 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 7→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGDV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dawson Community Airport in Glendive, MT: 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 KGDV 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 KGDV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DIK UA /OV DIK160020/TM 0135/FL350/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
DIK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DIK160020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGDV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGDV reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
- 02
- 45%
- 12
- 22%
- 30
- 20%
- 20
- 13%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KGDV 282320Z 2900/2924 17008KT P6SM FEW110 FM291500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM292000 20009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2920/2923 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB BKN110 FM292300 12009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2923/2924 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGDV
- IATA
- GDV
- FAA LID
- GDV
- City
- Glendive
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,458 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.1377, -104.8069
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,704 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 42m
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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
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Glendive RC Bush Pilots - Dawson Community Airport — Glendive, MT · 0 mi
- Glendive RC Bush Pilots - Dawson County High School — Glendive, MT · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGDV reported VFR conditions during about 85.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 288 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.8 kt, calm 6.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.5 | 12.0 | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 78.8 | 14.4 | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 78.8 | 13.5 | 4.9 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 83.4 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| May | 86.6 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 93.4 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 97.0 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 95.2 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 90.8 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 85.5 | 10.0 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 82.7 | 11.7 | 3.7 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 78.9 | 12.1 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 9.1 kt |
| Apr | 10.0 kt |
| May | 9.4 kt |
| Jun | 8.8 kt |
| Jul | 8.0 kt |
| Aug | 8.1 kt |
| Sep | 8.2 kt |
| Oct | 8.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.8 kt |
| Dec | 8.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGDV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dawson Community Airport in Glendive, MT 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 ↗
KGDV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGDV?+
KGDV has 4 runways — 02, 12, 20, 30; the longest is 5,704 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGDV report its own weather?+
Yes — Dawson Community Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGDV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGDV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGDV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGDV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGDV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dawson Community Airport (KGDV) 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 Dawson Community Airport (KGDV)
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 Dawson Community Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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