Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (KGPZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field in Grand Rapids, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (KGPZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Grand Rapids, MN at 1,355 ft. KGPZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 10, 16, 23) — longest 5,756 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 111.4. Track KGPZ 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 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGPZ 290056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02560217 $
What changed at KGPZ?
Since the 2356Z (6:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2356Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGPZ
KGPZ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,950 ft (field elevation 1,355 ft). KGPZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KHIB, about 29 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 KGPZ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 3,000 ft | ASPH-F | — | — |
| 16 | 5,756 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 3,000 ft | ASPH-F | — | — |
| 34 | 5,756 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.
KGPZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field in Grand Rapids, MN: 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 KGPZ 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 KGPZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LXL UA /OV LXL/TM 2244/FL340/TP E545/SK UNKN-TOP340
LXL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LXLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2244Reported at 22:44 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP340Sky 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 KGPZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGPZ reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 40 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 40%
- 23
- 33%
- 34
- 25%
- 05
- 2%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGPZ
- IATA
- GPZ
- FAA LID
- GPZ
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,355 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.2111, -93.5098
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,756 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHIB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 111.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 40m
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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
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGPZ reported VFR conditions during about 72.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 227 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 14.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.4 | 27.8 | 12.8 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 67.3 | 21.2 | 7.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 72.4 | 16.3 | 7.2 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 75.4 | 13.3 | 7.8 | 3.5 |
| May | 79.3 | 11.9 | 5.8 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 81.9 | 10.0 | 5.0 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 84.1 | 9.7 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 79.4 | 10.7 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Sep | 73.2 | 13.4 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 67.8 | 20.5 | 7.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 59.3 | 27.6 | 8.8 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 48.6 | 27.1 | 15.4 | 8.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGPZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGPZ?+
KGPZ has 6 runways — 05, 10, 16, 23, 28, 34; the longest is 5,756 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGPZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGPZ have a TAF?+
No — KGPZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHIB, about 29 nm away.
Does KGPZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGPZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGPZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (KGPZ)
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