Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grand Prairie Municipal Airport in Grand Prairie, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Grand Prairie, TX at 588 ft. KGPM reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 4,001 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 KGPM 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 south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGPM 290935Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 28/21 A2988 RMK AO2 T02790213
Current pilot readout for KGPM
KGPM is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 588 ft). KGPM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGKY, about 3 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 KGPM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 4,001 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 4,001 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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KGPM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grand Prairie Municipal Airport in Grand Prairie, TX: 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 KGPM 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 KGPM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AFW UA /OV AFW 2S/TM 0620/FL022/TP B738/WV 17822KT/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC WINDS ALOFT. SFC WV 17007KT
AFW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AFW 2SLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0620Reported at 06:20 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WV 17822KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC WINDS ALOFT. SFC WV …Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGPM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 92%
- 36
- 8%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KGPM
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KGPM.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGPM
- FAA LID
- GPM
- City
- Grand Prairie
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 588 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6988, -97.0469
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGKY
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 32m
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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.
- GTRCC - Golden Triangle RC Club - Low Branch Park — Grand Prairie, TX · 9 mi
- Greater Southwest Aero Modelers Inc - Randol Mill Rd — Fort Worth, TX · 11 mi
- Dallas Drone Racing - Sandy Lake Rd — Carrollton, TX · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGPM reported VFR conditions during about 82.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 246 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 15.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.3 | 12.4 | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 70.3 | 17.7 | 8.5 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 76.5 | 16.8 | 4.9 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 77.8 | 17.7 | 3.6 | 0.8 |
| May | 80.2 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 91.1 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 95.3 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 95.6 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 7.5 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 84.2 | 9.6 | 4.8 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 81.3 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 73.8 | 15.3 | 6.8 | 4.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 7.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.1 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 5.1 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGPM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grand Prairie Municipal Airport in Grand Prairie, TX 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KGPM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGPM?+
KGPM has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 4,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGPM report its own weather?+
Yes — Grand Prairie Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGPM have a TAF?+
No — KGPM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGKY, about 3 nm away.
Does KGPM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGPM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGPM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGPM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM) 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 Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM)
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 Grand Prairie Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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