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 from the west (270°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGPT 290353Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02940244
What changed at KGPT?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGPT
KGPT is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 28 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KGPT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 9,002 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 18 | 4,935 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 36 | 4,935 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 14 | 9,002 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 4 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 3→5 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 © 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 KGPT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PNS UA /OV JKA/TM 0038/FL022/TP A119/SK CLR/WX +10SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX +10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS/TM 2341/FL015/TP E170/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PIB UA /OV LBY180010/TM 2318/FL410/TP CL60/SK TOP FL410/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL410Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV MOB/TM 2258/FLDURD/TP E145/SK CLR
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV NPA120005/TM 2241/FL042/TP SR22/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV NPA120005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2241Reported at 22:41 UTC.FL042Altitude: 4,200 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PNS UA /OV PNS27005/TM 2239/FL045/TP B738/SK CLR
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNS27005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2239Reported at 22:39 UTC.FL045Altitude: 4,500 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGPT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGPT reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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- 37%
- 18
- 22%
- 36
- 21%
- 14
- 20%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KGPT 282320Z 2900/2924 24008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM291700 27007KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250
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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
- 20h 57m
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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.
- Mississippi Coast RC Club - County Farm Rd — Gulfport, MS · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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)
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 Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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