Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV) is a regional airport serving Gainesville, FL at 152 ft. KGNV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 11, 25, 29) — longest 7,504 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 KGNV 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-southwest (240°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGNV 290153Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02830239
What changed at KGNV?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.86 → 29.88 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGNV
KGNV is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 152 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 KGNV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 4,158 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 0 kt |
| 29 | 7,504 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 11 | 7,504 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 07 | 4,158 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→10 kt, ceiling 1,800 ft → unlimited.
KGNV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, FL: 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 KGNV 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 KGNV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP C172/WX 10SM/RM SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
LCQ UA /OV LCQ/TM 0104/FL260/TP A321/TB NEG
LCQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LCQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG080010/TM 0042/FL300/TP A321/SK TOP340
CRG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRG080010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP340Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN270020/TM 0028/FL180/TP A321/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMN270020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0028Reported at 00:28 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOTTHRemarks.Show raw report
OMN UA /OV OMN/TM 0021/FL260/TP B350/TB NEG
OMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OMNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GNV UA /OV GNV/TM 0015/FL230/TP B737/TB NEG
GNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL310001/TM 0005/FL011/TP SR22/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL310001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGNV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGNV reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 25
- 37%
- 29
- 29%
- 11
- 24%
- 07
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2321Z (7:21 PM EDT)
TAF KGNV 282321Z 2900/2924 23008KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 SCT250 FM290300 21005KT P6SM FEW070 BKN250 FM291430 24010G15KT P6SM SCT025 SCT120 BKN250 FM291800 23013G21KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN250 PROB30 2920/2924 VRB15G30KT 2SM +TSRA BKN040CB OVC080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGNV
- IATA
- GNV
- FAA LID
- GNV
- City
- Gainesville
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 152 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.6901, -82.2718
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,504 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.55 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 18m
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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.
- Flying Gators Inc - 130th Ave — Archer, FL · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGNV reported VFR conditions during about 85.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 284 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 25.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.1 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 77.0 | 10.5 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 82.9 | 8.8 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 86.0 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| May | 87.8 | 7.0 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 89.4 | 6.7 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 92.0 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 88.9 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 86.4 | 7.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 85.8 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 80.2 | 9.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 72.7 | 11.1 | 7.1 | 9.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.3 kt |
| Mar | 5.7 kt |
| Apr | 5.7 kt |
| May | 5.3 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGNV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, FL 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGNV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGNV?+
KGNV has 4 runways — 07, 11, 25, 29; the longest is 7,504 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGNV report its own weather?+
Yes — Gainesville Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGNV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGNV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGNV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGNV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGNV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV) 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 Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Gainesville Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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