Groton New London Airport (KGON) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 8:56 AM ET, Oct 29, KGON is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KGON right now.
Live aviation weather for Groton New London Airport in Groton, CT, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Groton New London Airport (KGON) is a regional airport serving Groton, CT at a field elevation of 9 ft. KGON reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (05/23, 15/33), the longest 5,000 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 11°C (51°F), altimeter 30.29 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGON 291256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP257 T01060094
Current pilot readout for KGON
KGON is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately -1,000 ft (field elevation 9 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KGON by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KGON reported VFR in 76% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 259 flyable days a year. November is the most reliable month and May the least, with IFR or worse 18% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 9% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 6%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 23 had the best headwind 31% of the time, runway 33 31%, and winds were calm 12% of hours. Winds most often blow from the north. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 21 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 2. From December to February KGON was IFR or worse 12% of the time, against 13% from June to August.
Fog was reported on about 56 days a year, and fog or mist on 172. May and June are the foggiest months, with fog in 18% of hours, against 9% in November.
Gusts showed up in 15% of hours, typically 8 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 72 kt. March is the windiest month (mean 9 kt) and July 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.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 5,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 15 | 4,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23 | 5,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 33 | 4,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
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KGON 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 05/235,000 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KGONWind
- 05
- no steady wind
- 23
- no steady wind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 15/334,000 × 96 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KGONWind
- 15
- no steady wind
- 33
- no steady wind
1 active equipment NOTAMView 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.
KGON 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGON
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BAF UA /OV BDL360010 /TM 1334 /FL055 /TP P28A /RM BKN CLDS BLO
BAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDL360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1334Reported at 13:34 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.RM BKN CLDS BLORemarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV RNAV RY2/TM 1243/FL007/TP C172/RM TOP LAYER 013-009 P/U RY 006
BAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RNAV RY2Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1243Reported at 12:43 UTC.FL007Altitude: 700 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM TOP LAYER 013-009 P/U RY …Remarks.Show raw report
BDR UA /OV BDR/TM 1240/FL240/TP A319/TB NEG
BDR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1240Reported at 12:40 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV KBDL060010/TM 1237/FL025/TP A320/RM IN THE CLEAR
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KBDL060010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1237Reported at 12:37 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.RM IN THE CLEARRemarks.Show raw report
BDR UA /OV BDR/TM 1221/FL210/TP B739/TB NEG/RM LGT CHOP AT 170
BDR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1221Reported at 12:21 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM LGT CHOP AT 170Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV CTR020010/TM 1212/FL060/TP P212/SK BKN025/TB NEG/RM VMC
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTR020010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1212Reported at 12:12 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP P212Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM VMCRemarks.Show raw report
POU UA /OV 6NM FINAL RWY 24/TM 1156/FL020/TP C68A/RM CIG BKN024
POU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6NM FINAL RWY 24Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1156Reported at 11:56 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.RM CIG BKN024Remarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV RNAV RY 2/TM 1102/FL005/TP P28A/RM P/U RY 005
BAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RNAV RY 2Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1102Reported at 11:02 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.RM P/U RY 005Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGON
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 05
- 41%
- 23
- 26%
- 33
- 24%
- 15
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1128Z (7:28 AM EDT)
TAF KGON 291128Z 2912/3012 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200 BKN250 FM291500 22008KT P6SM SKC FM300800 25006KT P6SM BKN250
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KGON's own weather station.
Wind is calm or variable. Either end works.
Asphalt · 5,000 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 05/23, 15/33 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Daily 0600- 1400 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bottled, high & low pressure · Bulk, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Other services
- Air freight · Avionics · Cargo handling · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Annual surveying
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGON
- IATA
- GON
- FAA LID
- GON
- City
- Groton
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.3301, -72.0451
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 8h 11m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Borderline R/C Flyers - Greenhaven Rd , Pawcatuck, CT · 10 mi
- RC Propbusters Inc - Norwich , Salem, CT · 15 mi
- Rhode Island Soaring Club - Orchard Rd , Richmond, RI · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGON
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGON reported VFR conditions during about 75.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 259 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 10.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.0 | 11.3 | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 78.0 | 10.1 | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 78.5 | 10.6 | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 76.1 | 11.1 | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| May | 69.3 | 12.5 | 7.3 | 11.0 |
| Jun | 71.0 | 12.8 | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Jul | 71.9 | 14.6 | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 79.2 | 12.3 | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 78.4 | 11.5 | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 77.2 | 14.0 | 6.1 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 82.3 | 10.7 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 75.7 | 12.2 | 7.5 | 4.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.1 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.1 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.2 kt |
| Dec | 8.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGON 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 ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Groton New London Airport (KGON)
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