Gainesville Municipal Airport (KGLE) Aviation Weather: METAR
As of 3:55 AM CDT, Oct 29, KGLE is currently MVFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Live aviation weather for Gainesville Municipal Airport in Gainesville, TX, including METAR, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Gainesville Municipal Airport (KGLE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Gainesville, TX at a field elevation of 845 ft. KGLE reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (13/31, 18/36), the longest 6,000 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south (180°) at 3 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KGLE 290855Z AUTO 18003KT 4SM BR CLR 17/17 A3012 RMK AO2 T01680168 58007
What changed at KGLE?
Since the 0835Z (3:35 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 7 SM to 4 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
Current pilot readout for KGLE
KGLE is currently MVFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors runway ends 13, 18. Density altitude is approximately 1,000 ft (field elevation 845 ft). KGLE does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAFW, about 40 nm away.
KGLE by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KGLE reported VFR in 82% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 282 flyable days a year. August is the most reliable month and February the least, with IFR or worse 12% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 6% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 3%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 18 had the best headwind 33% of the time, runway 13 31%, and winds were calm 16% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 8 days a year. From December to February KGLE was IFR or worse 12% of the time, against 2% from June to August.
Fog was reported on about 17 days a year, and fog or mist on 79. February and December are the foggiest months, with fog in 9% of hours, against 1% in August.
Field elevation is 845 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 3,163 ft, 2,318 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 19% of hours, typically 6 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 66 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 9 kt) and September the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 6,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 13 | 4,307 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 31 | 4,307 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 36 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KGLE runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 13/314,307 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KGLEWind
- 13
- 2 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind from right
- 31
- 2 kt tailwind · 2 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 18/366,000 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KGLEWind
- 18
- 3 kt headwind · 0 kt crosswind
- 36
- 3 kt tailwind · 0 kt crosswind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGLE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGLE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGLE reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,400 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 36
- 34%
- 13
- 34%
- 18
- 30%
- 31
- 2%
Get KGLE weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KGLE in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KGLE free on TelegramLive KGLE Weather
Live crosswind meter
Measured by KGLE's own weather station.
Wind is 1° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 6,000 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 13/31, 18/36 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A+
- Attended
- Daily 0800-1700 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Crop dusting · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGLE
- IATA
- GLE
- FAA LID
- GLE
- City
- Gainesville
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 845 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6514, -97.1970
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 6,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAFW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 35m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KGLE's live status on your website, free →
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.
- Gainesville Municipal Airport , Gainesville, TX · 0 mi
- Pete Darter Flying Field , Sherman, TX · 26 mi
- North Texas Aeromodelers - Windsor Dr , Denton, TX · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGLE
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGLE reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 15.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.5 | 12.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 71.7 | 16.1 | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 76.8 | 15.3 | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 77.7 | 16.7 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| May | 78.9 | 15.1 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 90.7 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 95.0 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 95.2 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 88.5 | 7.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 82.5 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 80.3 | 11.8 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 72.6 | 14.0 | 6.6 | 6.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.9 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.9 kt |
| Aug | 5.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGLE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
Customize your GLE shirt or mug
GLE's real runway layout on the back, elevation and tower frequency on the front. Add your tail number on the sleeve.
Pilot PIREPs for Gainesville Municipal Airport (KGLE)
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 Gainesville Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KGLE yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit