Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (KGSB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (KGSB) is a regional airport serving Goldsboro, NC at 109 ft. KGSB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 11,760 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 KGSB 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 (280°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (76°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGSB 290555Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 25/22 A2961 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP029 60000 T02450216 10297 20245 55008 $
What changed at KGSB?
Since the 0411Z (12:11 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
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Current pilot readout for KGSB
KGSB is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 109 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 KGSB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 11,760 ft | PEM | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 08 | 11,760 ft | PEM | 6 kt tail | 3 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 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGSB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC: 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 KGSB 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 KGSB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGSB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGSB reported mostly VFR across 42 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 71%
- 08
- 29%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2315Z (7:15 PM EDT)
TAF KGSB 282315Z 2823/3005 25006KT 9999 SKC QNH2963INS BECMG 2901/2902 21006KT 8000 -SHRA FEW055 BKN080 BKN110 OVC260 QNH2958INS TEMPO 2902/2906 22030G50KT 3200 +TSRA BKN050CB OVC080 BECMG 2906/2907 23006KT 8000 BR BKN015 QNH2962INS TEMPO 2907/2912 18003KT -SHRA SCT007 OVC015 BECMG 2911/2912 28009KT 9999 NSW FEW055 QNH2969INS TX31/2920Z TN22/2910Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2903 NEXT 2915
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGSB
- IATA
- GSB
- FAA LID
- GSB
- City
- Goldsboro
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 109 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3394, -77.9606
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,760 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 31.762 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 11m
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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
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wayne Miniature Aeronautics 1 — Goldsboro, NC · 6 mi
- East Carolina RCers - County Line Rd — La Grange, NC · 8 mi
- Wayne Miniature Aeronautics - James Hinson Rd — Goldsboro, NC · 9 mi
KGSB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC 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 ↗
KGSB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGSB?+
KGSB has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 11,760 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGSB report its own weather?+
Yes — Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGSB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGSB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGSB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGSB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGSB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (KGSB) 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 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (KGSB)
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 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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