Nevada County Airport (KGOO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Nevada County Airport in Grass Valley, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Nevada County Airport (KGOO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Grass Valley, CA at 3,152 ft. KGOO reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (07, 25), longest 4,657 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 KGOO 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 southeast (130°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGOO 130535Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3000 RMK A01
What changed at KGOO?
Since the 0515Z (10:15 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0515Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGOO
KGOO is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,050 ft (field elevation 3,152 ft). KGOO does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBAB, about 21 nm away.
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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 KGOO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 4,657 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 25 | 4,657 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGOO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Nevada County Airport in Grass Valley, CA: 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 KGOO 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGOO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UUA /OV UDADY/TM 0102/FL055/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/-10 KT 055-SFC DURD 17R RNO
RNO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV UDADYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/-10 KT 055-SFC DUR…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGOO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGOO reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 07
- 72%
- 25
- 28%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KGOO
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KGOO.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGOO
- FAA LID
- GOO
- City
- Grass Valley
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,152 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.2240, -121.0030
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,657 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBAB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 25m
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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.
- SFRCF - Sierra Foothills RC Flyers - Magnolia Intermediate School , Grass Valley, CA · 12 mi
- Sierra Flyers Model Airplane Club 1 , Marysville, CA · 29 mi
- Toyota Amphitheatre , Wheatland, CA · 30 mi
KGOO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Nevada County Airport in Grass Valley, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KGOO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGOO?+
KGOO has 2 runways: 07, 25; the longest is 4,657 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGOO report its own weather?+
Yes. Nevada County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGOO have a TAF?+
No. KGOO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBAB, about 21 nm away.
Does KGOO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGOO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGOO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGOO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Nevada County Airport (KGOO) 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 Nevada County Airport (KGOO)
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 Nevada County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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