Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (KGNT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grants-Milan Municipal Airport in Grants, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (KGNT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Grants, NM at 6,537 ft. KGNT reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 13, 26, 31), longest 7,172 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 KGNT 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 northwest (310°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.28 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGNT 130655Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3028 RMK AO2 T01790070 403000108
What changed at KGNT?
Since the 0655Z (12:55 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0655Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGNT
KGNT is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,000 ft (field elevation 6,537 ft). KGNT does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGUP, about 48 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KGNT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 7,172 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 13 | 7,172 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGNT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grants-Milan Municipal Airport in Grants, NM: 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 KGNT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGNT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGNT reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 8,500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 64%
- 13
- 36%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGNT
- IATA
- GNT
- FAA LID
- GNT
- City
- Grants
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,537 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.1673, -107.9020
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,172 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGUP
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 18h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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3 airports50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KGNT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGNT reported VFR conditions during about 96.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 340 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 16.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91.8 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Feb | 94.4 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 95.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 97.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| May | 98.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 99.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 97.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 96.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 94.4 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 94.5 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.2 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 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.
KGNT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grants-Milan Municipal Airport in Grants, NM shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGNT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGNT?+
KGNT has 4 runways: 08, 13, 26, 31; the longest is 7,172 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGNT report its own weather?+
Yes. Grants-Milan Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGNT have a TAF?+
No. KGNT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGUP, about 48 nm away.
Does KGNT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGNT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGNT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGNT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (KGNT) 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 Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (KGNT)
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