Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (KGPT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport in Gulfport, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (KGPT) is a regional airport serving Gulfport, MS at 28 ft. KGPT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 14, 18, 22), longest 9,002 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 KGPT 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGPT 130853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/23 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02440233 53001
What changed at KGPT?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0753Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGPT
KGPT is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 28 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 KGPT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9,002 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 18 | 4,935 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 32 | 9,002 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 36 | 4,935 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGPT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gulfport Biloxi International Airport in Gulfport, MS: 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 KGPT 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 KGPT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGPT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,100 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 14
- 30%
- 32
- 29%
- 18
- 24%
- 36
- 17%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KGPT 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM FEW035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGPT
- IATA
- GPT
- FAA LID
- GPT
- City
- Gulfport
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 28 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.4056, -89.0698
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 4m
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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
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Historical Flying Weather at KGPT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGPT reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 21.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.7 | 12.9 | 6.4 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 66.8 | 14.4 | 8.5 | 10.3 |
| Mar | 71.7 | 15.4 | 7.5 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 74.7 | 16.0 | 7.2 | 2.0 |
| May | 82.6 | 14.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 89.8 | 8.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 92.2 | 6.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.0 | 6.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 90.5 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 87.2 | 9.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 81.0 | 9.8 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 14.5 | 8.1 | 11.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.8 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGPT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport in Gulfport, MS 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 ↗
KGPT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGPT?+
KGPT has 6 runways: 04, 14, 18, 22, 32, 36; the longest is 9,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGPT report its own weather?+
Yes. Gulfport Biloxi International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGPT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGPT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGPT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGPT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGPT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (KGPT) 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 Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (KGPT)
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