Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Greensboro, NC at 925 ft. KGSO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05L, 05R, 14, 23L) — longest 10,001 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 KGSO in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the west (280°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGSO 290354Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP048 T02390206
What changed at KGSO?
Since the 0254Z (10:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.69 → 29.71 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGSO
KGSO is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05L, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 925 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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GSO ATIS INFO L 0354Z. 28006KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2971 (TWO NINER SEVEN ONE) RMK AO2 SLP048 T02390206. VISUAL APCH 23R IN USE. DEPG RY 23L. NOTAMS... TWY K CLSD BTN TWY, D AND TWY J1 ;, TWY K1 CLSD BTN RWY, 5R AND TWY K ;, TWY K1 CLSD. READBACK ALL RWY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. NO PRACTICE APPROACHES OR PATTERN WORK. CONTACT GND ON 121.9 FOR CLNC AND TAXI INSTRUCTIONS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO L.
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 KGSO. 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 | 6,380 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 23L | 10,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 23R | 9,000 ft | ASPH | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 05L | 9,000 ft | ASPH | 4 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 05R | 10,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 14 | 6,380 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 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 0→6 kt, ceiling 15,000 ft → unlimited.
KGSO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, 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 KGSO 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 KGSO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0237/FL350/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
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.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT220015/TM 0010/FL090/TP A21N/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-31
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT220015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2343/FL200/TP B712/TA M17/IC LGT RIME 200/RM ZTLFD-33
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 200Icing: light rime 200.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2340/FL220/TP B717/SK TOP 220/RM ZTLFD-31
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 220Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2337/FL300/TP CL35/TB NEG CHOP/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2337Reported at 23:37 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGSO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGSO reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 50%
- 05L/05R
- 29%
- 32
- 12%
- 14
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KGSO 282334Z 2900/2924 27007KT P6SM FEW035 SCT090 FM291330 32010G18KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KGSO
- IATA
- GSO
- FAA LID
- GSO
- City
- Greensboro
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 925 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0994, -79.9373
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.55 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 30m
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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.
- County Line R/C Modelers - Scalesville Rd — Summerfield, NC · 12 mi
- Lynwood Lakes Boat Launch & Picnic Area — Greensboro, NC · 13 mi
- Greensboro RC Aeromodelers - Doggett Rd — Browns Summit, NC · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGSO reported VFR conditions during about 81.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 281 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 13.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.9 | 7.6 | 5.7 | 8.7 |
| Feb | 78.8 | 8.3 | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 81.8 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 84.3 | 7.9 | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| May | 80.4 | 9.8 | 6.9 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 86.8 | 7.0 | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 87.1 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 82.8 | 9.7 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 77.9 | 9.8 | 7.8 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 81.6 | 8.1 | 6.5 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 82.9 | 7.8 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 75.1 | 9.6 | 6.3 | 9.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGSO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, NC 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 ↗
KGSO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGSO?+
KGSO has 6 runways — 05L, 05R, 14, 23L, 23R, 32; the longest is 10,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGSO report its own weather?+
Yes — Piedmont Triad International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGSO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGSO broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KGSO publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KGSO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO) 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 Piedmont Triad International Airport (KGSO)
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