Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI) is a regional airport serving Grand Island, NE at 1,847 ft. KGRI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 17, 31, 35), longest 7,002 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 KGRI 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 northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 4,400 ft, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,400 ft.
METAR KGRI 130953Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC044 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01610128
What changed at KGRI?
Since the 0853Z (3:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0853Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGRI
KGRI is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 1,847 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 KGRI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 7,002 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 13 | 6,608 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 31 | 6,608 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 17 | 7,002 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 12→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,400 ft.
KGRI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, NE: 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 KGRI 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 KGRI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGRI reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,100 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 40%
- 13
- 37%
- 35
- 17%
- 31
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0537Z (12:37 AM CDT)
TAF KGRI 130537Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 1310/1312 -SHRA OVC020 FM131200 07007KT P6SM OVC015 PROB30 1312/1316 -SHRA OVC012 FM131800 09010G18KT P6SM OVC015 FM140400 10010G18KT P6SM BKN008
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGRI
- IATA
- GRI
- FAA LID
- GRI
- City
- Grand Island
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,847 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.9675, -98.3096
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.4 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 19m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Grand Island Modelers Assn - GI Modelers Field , Alda, NE · 10 mi
- Aurora RC Flyers - Hamilton County Fairgrounds , Aurora, NE · 17 mi
- Hastings Skylarks Inc 1 , Hastings, NE · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGRI
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGRI reported VFR conditions during about 82.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 285 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.5 kt, calm 4.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.2 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 78.7 | 12.1 | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 75.6 | 12.9 | 6.8 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 81.3 | 11.9 | 4.8 | 2.0 |
| May | 81.9 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 90.9 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 89.0 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 86.6 | 7.5 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 84.7 | 8.2 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 86.1 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 76.4 | 11.9 | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8 kt |
| Feb | 10.2 kt |
| Mar | 11.1 kt |
| Apr | 11.8 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 9.2 kt |
| Jul | 7.5 kt |
| Aug | 7.5 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 9.4 kt |
| Nov | 9.6 kt |
| Dec | 9.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGRI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island, NE shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KGRI weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGRI?+
KGRI has 4 runways: 13, 17, 31, 35; the longest is 7,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGRI report its own weather?+
Yes. Central Nebraska Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGRI have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGRI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGRI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGRI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGRI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI) 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)
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