Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville, TN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sevierville, TN at 1,014 ft. KGKT reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (10, 28) — longest 5,506 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 126.875. Track KGKT 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGKT 290436Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2980 RMK A01
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Since the 0416Z (12:16 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KGKT
KGKT is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 1,014 ft). KGKT does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KTYS, about 23 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 KGKT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5,506 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 28 | 5,506 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGKT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport in Sevierville, TN: 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 KGKT 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 KGKT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TYS UA /OV VXV/TM 0159/FL260/TP E145/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-39
TYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VXVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0159Reported at 01:59 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-39Remarks.Show raw report
CHA UA /OV GQO090010/TM 0107/FL170/TP CRJ9/SK OVC TOP 180/RM ZTLFD-38
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC TOP 180Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA240010/TM 0058/FL370/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-28
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UUA /OV SPA/TM 0026/FL400/TP LJ60/TB SEV/RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTLFD-28
SPA UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SPALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP LJ60Aircraft type reporting.TB SEVTurbulence: severe.RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTL…Remarks.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW/TM 2338/FL320/TP B39M/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.Show raw report
1A5 UA /OV ODF360010/TM 2327/FL260/TP B38M/TB MOD CAT 260-300/RM ZTLFD-50
1A5 UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ODF360010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2327Reported at 23:27 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CAT 260-300Turbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence 26,000–30,000 ft.RM ZTLFD-50Remarks.Show raw report
TYS UA /OV VXV040010/TM 2319/FL150/TP MU2/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-38
TYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VXV040010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP MU2Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGKT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGKT reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 37 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28
- 73%
- 10
- 27%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGKT
- IATA
- GKT
- FAA LID
- GKT
- City
- Sevierville
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,014 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.8578, -83.5287
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,506 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KTYS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.875 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 55m
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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
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.
- Smoky Mountain Aero Club - Rainbow Rd — Sevierville, TN · 3 mi
- Lucky Lane RC Club Flying Site — Corryton, TN · 23 mi
- House Mountain Radio Control - Thompson Airpark — Corryton, TN · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGKT reported VFR conditions during about 86.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.5 kt, calm 57.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.0 | 15.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 74.7 | 13.3 | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 84.9 | 8.7 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 89.5 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| May | 89.4 | 6.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 93.8 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 91.4 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 89.6 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 86.9 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 86.4 | 8.1 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 83.3 | 11.3 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 76.1 | 13.5 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.9 kt |
| Feb | 3.2 kt |
| Mar | 3.5 kt |
| Apr | 3.4 kt |
| May | 2.7 kt |
| Jun | 2.4 kt |
| Jul | 2.3 kt |
| Aug | 1.9 kt |
| Sep | 1.9 kt |
| Oct | 2.0 kt |
| Nov | 2.0 kt |
| Dec | 2.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGKT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGKT?+
KGKT has 2 runways — 10, 28; the longest is 5,506 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGKT report its own weather?+
Yes — Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGKT have a TAF?+
No — KGKT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTYS, about 23 nm away.
Does KGKT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGKT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGKT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)
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