Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI) is a regional airport serving Kalispell, MT at 2,977 ft. KGPI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 07, 12, 20), longest 9,007 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 KGPI 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 north-northeast (020°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGPI 130555Z 02011KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP131 T01330056 10200 20133 53003 $
What changed at KGPI?
Since the 0455Z (10:55 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0455Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGPI
KGPI is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,500 ft (field elevation 2,977 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KGPI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 9,007 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 3,510 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 12 | 3,510 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 20 | 9,007 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGPI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, MT: 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 KGPI 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 KGPI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGPI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 02
- 35%
- 12
- 27%
- 20
- 25%
- 30
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0528Z (11:28 PM MDT)
TAF KGPI 130528Z 1306/1406 02010G16KT P6SM BKN100 FM131200 36006KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM131800 17006KT 5SM -RA BR BKN030 OVC050 FM132300 18006KT P6SM BKN120
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGPI
- IATA
- FCA
- FAA LID
- GPI
- City
- Kalispell
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,977 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.3105, -114.2560
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 132.625 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.55 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 23m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KGPI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGPI reported VFR conditions during about 88.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 288 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 35.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.9 | 14.9 | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Feb | 77.6 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 89.6 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 92.0 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| May | 94.7 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 94.2 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 97.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 91.7 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 93.3 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 89.0 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 76.8 | 10.8 | 6.9 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 67.6 | 13.7 | 11.0 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.4 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 3.8 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 3.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGPI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, MT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KGPI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGPI?+
KGPI has 6 runways: 02, 07, 12, 20, 25, 30; the longest is 9,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGPI report its own weather?+
Yes. Glacier Park International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGPI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGPI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGPI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGPI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGPI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI) 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 Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI)
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