Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (KGIF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field in Winter Haven, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (KGIF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Winter Haven, FL at 145 ft. KGIF reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 11, 23, 29), longest 5,005 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 KGIF 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 (210°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGIF 130453Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 25/24 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP179 T02500239 403560239 $
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Since the 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KGIF
KGIF is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 145 ft). KGIF does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KISM, about 22 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 KGIF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,005 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 29 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 11 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 05 | 5,005 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGIF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field in Winter Haven, FL: 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 KGIF 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 KGIF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0517/FL350/TP BCS3/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0517Reported at 05:17 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0402/FL370/TP B763/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0402Reported at 04:02 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV RWY 17L FINAL/TM 0335/FL012/TP B738/RM SMOOTH
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 17L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0335Reported at 03:35 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO030002/TM 0204/FLDURD/TP B738/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RWY 17L MCO
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO030002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RWY 17L …Remarks.Show raw report
MLB UA /OV MLB155025/TM 0123/FL280/TP BCS3/TB LGT 285
MLB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLB155025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 285Turbulence: light 285.Show raw report
MLB UA /OV MLB180005/TM 0122/FL280/TP BCS3/TB LGT
MLB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLB180005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO310030/TM 0121/FL090/TP B738/TB SMOOTH
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO310030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0121Reported at 01:21 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL270030/TM 0108/FL160/TP GLF6/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL270030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGIF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGIF reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 44 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 27%
- 11
- 27%
- 29
- 25%
- 05
- 21%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KGIF
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGIF
- IATA
- GIF
- FAA LID
- GIF
- City
- Winter Haven
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 145 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.0629, -81.7533
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KISM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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- Mid-Florida R/C Club, Inc - Barfield Rd , Polk City, FL · 8 mi
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Historical Flying Weather at KGIF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGIF reported VFR conditions during about 90.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 303 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 11.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.7 | 8.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 82.8 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 89.8 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 92.1 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| May | 93.9 | 4.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 93.6 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 95.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 95.2 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 93.0 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 92.1 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 86.3 | 7.6 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 81.6 | 8.6 | 4.4 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGIF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field in Winter Haven, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
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KGIF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGIF?+
KGIF has 4 runways: 05, 11, 23, 29; the longest is 5,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGIF report its own weather?+
Yes. Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGIF have a TAF?+
No. KGIF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KISM, about 22 nm away.
Does KGIF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGIF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGIF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGIF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (KGIF) 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 Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field (KGIF)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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