Port Meadville Airport (KGKJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Port Meadville Airport in Meadville, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Port Meadville Airport (KGKJ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Meadville, PA at 1,399 ft. KGKJ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.425. Track KGKJ 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 west-northwest (300°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,500 ft, overcast at 3,800 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,500 ft.
SPECI KGKJ 290102Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM BKN015 OVC038 21/19 A2974 RMK AO2 T02110189
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Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KGKJ
KGKJ is currently MVFR with winds from 300° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 1,399 ft). KGKJ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFKL, about 22 nm away.
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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 KGKJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 5,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 07 | 5,001 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,500 ft.
KGKJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Port Meadville Airport in Meadville, PA: 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 KGKJ 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 KGKJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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YNG UA /OV 3 E YNG/TM 0015/FLDURD/TP LJ45/SK B025
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 3 E YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP LJ45Aircraft type reporting.SK B025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 5 S YNG/TM 0000/FLDURD/TP C130/SK B030
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 S YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0000Reported at 00:00 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C130Aircraft type reporting.SK B030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 5SW YNG/TM 2332/FL028/TP C130J/SK B028
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5SW YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL028Altitude: 2,800 ft MSL.TP C130JAircraft type reporting.SK B028Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
LPR UA /OV DJB080015/TM 2330/FL430/TP E55P/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
LPR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DJB080015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV YNG/TM 2238/FL025/TP C130J/SK B030
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2238Reported at 22:38 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C130JAircraft type reporting.SK B030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BUF UA /OV BUF230010/TM 2236/FL040/TP E145/SK SCT 040/RM DURD
BUF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BUF230010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2236Reported at 22:36 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 040Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
CLE UA /OV 15 NW CLE/TM 2229/FLDURD/TP A21N/WX VMC/RM 075 AND BELOW
CLE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 NW CLELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2229Reported at 22:29 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.WX VMCWeather and flight visibility observed.RM 075 AND BELOWRemarks.Show raw report
AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 2205/FL025/TP C25A/RM BASES 047 10NM EAST AGC, SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL RWY 28
AGC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGCLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.RM BASES 047 10NM EAST AGC, …Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGKJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGKJ reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 50 observations, with 22 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 25
- 67%
- 07
- 33%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGKJ
- IATA
- MEJ
- FAA LID
- GKJ
- City
- Meadville
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,399 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.6265, -80.2147
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFKL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 30m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Holdiay Camplands Association — Andover, OH · 17 mi
- Merco MACS - Baker Rd — Greenville, PA · 17 mi
- Bean Hill Flyers - Rte 6N — Albion, PA · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGKJ reported VFR conditions during about 69.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 208 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 14.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.4 | 29.9 | 18.3 | 9.4 |
| Feb | 52.8 | 24.7 | 13.8 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 66.4 | 17.5 | 9.8 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 73.7 | 15.3 | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| May | 79.3 | 11.2 | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 79.8 | 10.8 | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 83.1 | 9.7 | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 83.0 | 8.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 79.2 | 10.6 | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 73.0 | 14.6 | 7.8 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 65.4 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 45.6 | 31.0 | 13.6 | 9.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.2 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGKJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGKJ?+
KGKJ has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGKJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Port Meadville Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGKJ have a TAF?+
No — KGKJ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFKL, about 22 nm away.
Does KGKJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGKJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGKJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Port Meadville Airport (KGKJ)
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