Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (KGFL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Glens Falls, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (KGFL) is a regional airport serving Glens Falls, NY at 328 ft. KGFL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 12, 19, 30), longest 5,000 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 KGFL 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 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,100 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,100 ft.
SPECI KGFL 130713Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM -RA OVC031 18/17 A2997 RMK AO2 P0001 T01780167
What changed at KGFL?
Since the 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 2,900 ft to 3,100 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KGFL
KGFL is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 700 ft (field elevation 328 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KGFL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 12 | 3,999 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 30 | 3,999 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 01 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,100 ft.
KGFL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Glens Falls, NY: 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 KGFL 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 KGFL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BTV UUA /OV BTV/TM 0426/FL010/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO SURFACE
BTV UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO S…Remarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0401/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BASE 060/IC LGT RIME
BTV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL270030/TM 0200/FL265/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABV
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDL270030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL265Altitude: 26,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABVRemarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB130008/TM 0151/FL040/TP B737/SK BASE 050/RM DURD RY 19
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB130008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0151Reported at 01:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGFL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGFL reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 40 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 19
- 54%
- 01
- 28%
- 12
- 9%
- 30
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KGFL 130523Z 1306/1406 19004KT 6SM -RA OVC045 WS020/19035KT TEMPO 1306/1308 5SM -RA BR BKN020 OVC040 FM130800 18007KT 5SM -RA BR BKN020 OVC040 TEMPO 1310/1314 1 1/2SM +RA BR BKN006 OVC012 FM131400 19005KT 5SM -RA BR BKN008 OVC012 FM131600 18006KT P6SM BKN015 FM132000 18007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 PROB30 1323/1403 VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM140300 24004KT P6SM BKN035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGFL
- IATA
- GFL
- FAA LID
- GFL
- City
- Glens Falls
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 328 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.3412, -73.6103
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 54m
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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
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.
- North Country Flying Tigers Model Airplane Club Inc - CR 43 , Fort Edward, NY · 7 mi
- Rutland County RC Flyers - Fair Haven Air Park , Fair Haven, VT · 25 mi
- Hoosick Aeromodelers - Andrews Rd , Eagle Bridge, NY · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGFL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGFL reported VFR conditions during about 80.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 33.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.3 | 15.2 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 79.2 | 9.8 | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 81.6 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 85.2 | 9.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| May | 83.1 | 10.2 | 4.5 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 79.7 | 12.0 | 5.1 | 3.2 |
| Jul | 80.1 | 10.8 | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 78.1 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 73.8 | 11.8 | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 76.8 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 80.4 | 11.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 68.6 | 15.6 | 8.9 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4 kt |
| Feb | 4.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.4 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 4.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.2 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGFL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Glens Falls, NY 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 ↗
KGFL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGFL?+
KGFL has 4 runways: 01, 12, 19, 30; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGFL report its own weather?+
Yes. Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGFL have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGFL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGFL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGFL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGFL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (KGFL) 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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (KGFL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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