Goodland Municipal Airport (KGLD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Goodland Municipal Airport in Goodland, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Goodland Municipal Airport (KGLD) is a regional airport serving Goodland, KS at 3,656 ft. KGLD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 12, 17, 23) — longest 5,499 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 KGLD 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 (280°) at 19 kt, gusting 32 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 8,000 ft, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.
METAR KGLD 290153Z AUTO 28019G32KT 10SM OVC080 27/20 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 30032/0153 LTG DSNT W AND NW RAB27E40 PRESRR SLP121 P0000 T02670200
What changed at KGLD?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 32 kt.
- Wind speed increased from 5 to 19 kt.
- A ceiling formed at 8,000 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.99 → 30.03 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGLD
KGLD is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 19 knots gusting 32, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 19 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,800 ft (field elevation 3,656 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 KGLD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 5,499 ft | CON | 16 kt head | 11 kt left (g18) |
| 23 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 15 kt head | 11 kt right (g19) |
| 35 | 1,754 ft | GRS | 3 kt head | 19 kt left (g32) |
| 17 | 1,754 ft | GRS | 3 kt tail | 19 kt right (g32) |
| 05 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 15 kt tail | 11 kt left (g19) |
| 12 | 5,499 ft | CON | 16 kt tail | 11 kt right (g18) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→19 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,000 ft.
KGLD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Goodland Municipal Airport in Goodland, KS: 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 KGLD 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 KGLD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OGA UA /OV SAE180030/TM 0058/FL010/TP SR22/SK BASE 110/RM ZDVWC-19
OGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAE180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 110Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV AKO090075/TM 2335/FL410/TP C68Z/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-67
AKO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AKO090075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP C68ZAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-67Remarks.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV TXC195010/TM 2319/FL240/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-07
AKO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXC195010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZDVWC-07Remarks.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV TXC/TM 2308/FL470/TP C750/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC-07
AKO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXCLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2308Reported at 23:08 UTC.FL470Altitude: 47,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZDVWC-07Remarks.Show raw report
LAA UA /OV LAA/TM 2243/FL320/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC
LAA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2243Reported at 22:43 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
LIC UA /OV HGO015030/TM 2233/FL113/TP C441/SK 180 BASE/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM VMC/VFR COND VIS 20 MILE ZDVWC-27
LIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HGO015030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL113Altitude: 11,300 ft MSL.TP C441Aircraft type reporting.SK 180 BASESky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM VMC/VFR COND VIS 20 MILE …Remarks.Show raw report
HLC UA /OV HLC049022/TM 2039/FL062/TP EXP/SK BASE SCT060/WX MEG TS/IC NEG/RM ZDVWC-19
HLC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HLC049022Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2039Reported at 20:39 UTC.FL062Altitude: 6,200 ft MSL.TP EXPAircraft type reporting.SK BASE SCT060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX MEG TSWeather and flight visibility observed.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGLD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGLD reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 41 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 12
- 52%
- 17
- 24%
- 05
- 13%
- 30
- 4%
- 23
- 4%
- 35
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0112Z (7:12 PM MDT)
TAF KGLD 290112Z 2901/2924 08005KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB FM290130 08011KT 6SM -RA BKN050 TEMPO 2902/2904 30030G45KT 3SM TSRA OVC009CB FM290600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGLD
- IATA
- GLD
- FAA LID
- GLD
- City
- Goodland
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,656 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.3707, -101.6998
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,499 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 23h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGLD reported VFR conditions during about 86.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 302 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.3 kt, calm 3.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86.9 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 80.7 | 8.1 | 6.1 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 82.4 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 83.3 | 7.8 | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| May | 83.1 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 91.4 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 90.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 87.0 | 6.2 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 85.0 | 6.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 89.3 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 85.9 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.2 kt |
| Feb | 10.7 kt |
| Mar | 11.3 kt |
| Apr | 12.4 kt |
| May | 11.1 kt |
| Jun | 10.5 kt |
| Jul | 9.1 kt |
| Aug | 8.9 kt |
| Sep | 9.4 kt |
| Oct | 10.1 kt |
| Nov | 10.0 kt |
| Dec | 10.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGLD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Goodland Municipal Airport in Goodland, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KGLD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGLD?+
KGLD has 6 runways — 05, 12, 17, 23, 30, 35; the longest is 5,499 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGLD report its own weather?+
Yes — Goodland Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGLD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGLD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGLD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGLD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGLD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Goodland Municipal Airport (KGLD) 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 Goodland Municipal Airport (KGLD)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Goodland Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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