Georgetown County Airport (KGGE) Aviation Weather: METAR
As of 11:55 AM ET, Oct 28, KGGE is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 8 knots gusting 15, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Live aviation weather for Georgetown County Airport in Georgetown, SC, including METAR, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Georgetown County Airport (KGGE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Georgetown, SC at a field elevation of 39 ft. KGGE reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (05/23, 11/29), the longest 6,005 ft. Automated weather is broadcast on 24.2.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 8 kt, gusting 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.27 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGGE 281555Z AUTO 04008G15KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3027 RMK AO2
What changed at KGGE?
Since the 1535Z (11:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 15 kt.
Current pilot readout for KGGE
KGGE is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 8 knots gusting 15, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors northeast-facing runway ends (05). Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 39 ft). KGGE does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMYR, about 30 nm away.
KGGE by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KGGE reported VFR in 82% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 256 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 14% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 7% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 3%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 23 had the best headwind 36% of the time, runway 05 26%, and winds were calm 28% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south-southwest. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 74 days a year. 65% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in July when storms were in the air 5% of the time.
Fog was reported on about 45 days a year, and fog or mist on 126. November and December are the foggiest months, with fog in 6% of hours, against 2% in June.
Field elevation is 39 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 1,613 ft, 1,574 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 14% of hours, typically 6 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 53 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 6 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 6,005 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 0 kt |
| 11 | 4,539 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 7 kt left (g13) |
| 29 | 4,539 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 7 kt right (g13) |
| 23 | 6,005 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
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KGGE runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 05/236,005 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KGGEWind
- 05
- 8 kt headwind · 0 kt crosswind
- 23
- 8 kt tailwind · 0 kt crosswind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 11/294,539 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KGGEWind
- 11
- 4 kt headwind · 7 kt crosswind from left
- 29
- 4 kt tailwind · 7 kt crosswind from right
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGGE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGGE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ILM UA /OV ILM180076/TM 1555/FL340/TP B737/TB NEG
ILM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM180076Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1555Reported at 15:55 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
KCHS UA /OV CHS/TM 1434/FLDURD/TP SF50/SK BKN006
KCHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1434Reported at 14:34 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP SF50Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN006Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
KCHS UA /OV CHS/TM 1402/FLDURC/TP PC12/SK OVC004/RM TOPS 010
KCHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1402Reported at 14:02 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC004Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 010Remarks.Show raw report
KCHS UA /OV CHS/TM 1353/FLDURD/TP B350/SK OVC003
KCHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1353Reported at 13:53 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC003Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV KILM/TM 1321/FLDURD/TP AT43/RM +/- 12 KTS ON FINALE
ILM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KILMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1321Reported at 13:21 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP AT43Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 12 KTS ON FINALERemarks.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV CQW/TM 1312/FL040/TP C172/RM VFR
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CQWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1312Reported at 13:12 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
KCHS UA /OV KLRO/TM 1306/FL003/TP PC12/SK OVC003
KCHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLROLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1306Reported at 13:06 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC003Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV DLC090009/TM 1254/FL040/TP C172/SK BASE041
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLC090009Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1254Reported at 12:54 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE041Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGGE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGGE reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 05
- 66%
- 23
- 14%
- 29
- 12%
- 11
- 8%
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KGGE's own weather station.
Wind is 1° off runway 05, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 6,005 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 05/23, 11/29 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KGGE
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KGGE.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Daily 0700-2100 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bottled, high pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Flight instruction · Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGGE
- IATA
- GGE
- FAA LID
- GGE
- City
- Georgetown
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 39 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.3117, -79.3196
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMYR
- AWOS/ASOS
- 24.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 6h 14m
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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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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.
- Georgetown RC Club - Senate Rd , Andrews, SC · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGGE
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGGE reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 256 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 26.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.8 | 8.9 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 77.2 | 10.0 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 79.5 | 10.5 | 5.7 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 9.6 | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 81.3 | 12.9 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 86.9 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 88.7 | 8.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 84.7 | 10.4 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 80.6 | 13.0 | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 80.9 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 78.2 | 10.5 | 6.4 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 74.6 | 11.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.2 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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Pilot PIREPs for Georgetown County Airport (KGGE)
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