Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (KGRK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield in Fort Cavazos, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (KGRK) is a regional airport serving Fort Cavazos, TX at 1,015 ft. KGRK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 9,997 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 KGRK 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 (190°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 24,000 ft, scattered clouds at 27,000 ft, scattered clouds at 29,000 ft, broken clouds at 35,000 ft, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 35,000 ft.
METAR KGRK 291855Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM FEW240 SCT270 SCT290 BKN350 34/22 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP113 T03400221
What changed at KGRK?
Since the 1835Z (1:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind shifted from 120° to 190° (70°).
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Current pilot readout for KGRK
KGRK is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 35,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,550 ft (field elevation 1,015 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 KGRK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 9,997 ft | PEM | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 33 | 9,997 ft | PEM | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 11→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 35,000 ft.
KGRK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield in Fort Cavazos, 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 KGRK 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 KGRK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AUS UA /OV 15SE AUS/TM 1648/FL050/TP SR20/SK B035 T048
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15SE AUSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1648Reported at 16:48 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.SK B035 T048Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV KAUS360010/TM 1628/FL035/TP E75L/SK BKN035
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KAUS360010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1628Reported at 16:28 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK BKN035Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GTU UA /OV 4 NORTH/TM 1604/FLDURD/TP P28A/SK SK SCT027
GTU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 4 NORTHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1604Reported at 16:04 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK SK SCT027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV KAUS360005/TM 1558/FL036/TP A320/SK BKN036
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KAUS360005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1558Reported at 15:58 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
HYI UA /OV HYI/TM 1555/FL030/TP C-172/SK BKN022
HYI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HYILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1555Reported at 15:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C-172Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SAT UA /OV 2 NE SAT/TM 1538/FL029/TP B738/SK BKN 029
SAT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 NE SATLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1538Reported at 15:38 UTC.FL029Altitude: 2,900 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN 029Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AUS UA /OV 4 N AUS/TM 1517/FLDURD/TP A321/SK BKN031
AUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 4 N AUSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1517Reported at 15:17 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN031Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SAT UA /OV 2 SE SAT/TM 1502/FLDURC/TP A321/SK BKN022-TOP047
SAT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 SE SATLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1502Reported at 15:02 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022-TOP047Sky 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 KGRK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGRK reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 93%
- 33
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1600Z (11:00 AM CDT)
TAF KGRK 291600Z 2916/3022 15009KT 9999 SCT030 SCT250 QNH2992INS BECMG 2917/2918 15009KT 9999 FEW060 SCT250 QNH2984INS TX37/2921Z TN24/3012Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGRK
- IATA
- GRK
- FAA LID
- GRK
- City
- Fort Cavazos
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,015 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.0672, -97.8289
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,997 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 111.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 34m
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Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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KGRK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield in Fort Cavazos, 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 ↗
KGRK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGRK?+
KGRK has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 9,997 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGRK report its own weather?+
Yes — Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGRK have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGRK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGRK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGRK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGRK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (KGRK) 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 Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (KGRK)
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 Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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