Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Arlington, TX at 628 ft. KGKY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 6,080 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 KGKY 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 southeast (130°) at 11 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGKY 291953Z 13011G17KT 10SM CLR 36/21 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP108 T03610206
What changed at KGKY?
Since the 1853Z (1:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 17 kt.
- Wind speed up from 6 to 11 kt.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.90 → 29.88 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGKY
KGKY is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 11 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,350 ft (field elevation 628 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KGKY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 6,080 ft | CON | 9 kt head | 7 kt left (g10) |
| 34 | 6,080 ft | CON | 9 kt tail | 7 kt right (g10) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGKY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, TX: 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 KGKY 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 KGKY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DFW UA /OV 15 SW DFW/TM 1930/FL130/TP A321/TB MOD 130-120/RM DURD
DFW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 SW DFWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1930Reported at 19:30 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 130-120Turbulence: moderate 13,000–12,000 ft.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
ABI UA /OV ABI047050/TM 1515/FL360/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZFW94
ABI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ABI047050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1515Reported at 15:15 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZFW94Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGKY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGKY reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 93%
- 34
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KGKY 291720Z 2918/3018 16007KT P6SM FEW050
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KGKY
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KGKY.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGKY
- FAA LID
- GKY
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 628 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6639, -97.0943
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,080 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 34m
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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.
- GTRCC - Golden Triangle RC Club - Low Branch Park — Grand Prairie, TX · 7 mi
- Greater Southwest Aero Modelers Inc - Randol Mill Rd — Fort Worth, TX · 10 mi
- Johnson County Flyers R/C - Bobby Sellers Memorial Flying Field — Alvarado, TX · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGKY reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 283 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.7 kt, calm 10.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.4 | 12.6 | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 71.2 | 17.7 | 7.7 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 77.4 | 16.1 | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 78.2 | 17.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 |
| May | 80.7 | 15.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 91.9 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 95.8 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.2 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 90.3 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 84.8 | 9.7 | 4.4 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 81.2 | 12.0 | 5.3 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 74.5 | 14.8 | 6.5 | 4.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.6 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGKY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Arlington Municipal Airport in Arlington, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGKY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGKY?+
KGKY has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 6,080 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGKY report its own weather?+
Yes — Arlington Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGKY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGKY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGKY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGKY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGKY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) 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 Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Arlington Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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