Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) is a regional airport serving Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, SC at 964 ft. KGSP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 11,001 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 KGSP 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 northwest (310°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGSP 290253Z 31003KT 9SM CLR 24/23 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP066 60039 T02440233 52013
What changed at KGSP?
Since the 0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGSP
KGSP is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 964 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 KGSP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 11,001 ft | PEM | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 22 | 11,001 ft | PEM | 0 kt head | 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→3 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → unlimited.
KGSP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, SC: 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 KGSP 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGSP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGSP reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 73%
- 04
- 27%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (9:00 PM EDT)
TAF KGSP 290100Z 2901/2924 29004KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN130 FM290200 28008KT P6SM SCT130 FM290600 33006KT P6SM FEW250 FM291900 35010G17KT P6SM FEW070 FEW140
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGSP
- IATA
- GSP
- FAA LID
- GSP
- City
- Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 964 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.8957, -82.2189
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 21h 18m
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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.
- Anderson Ridge Rd — Greer, SC · 6 mi
- Foothill Flyers - Airport Rd — Greer, SC · 9 mi
- Campobello Flyers RC Club - Roddy Rd — Campobello, SC · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGSP reported VFR conditions during about 82.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 283 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 20.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.0 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 77.6 | 9.3 | 7.1 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 80.9 | 9.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 85.0 | 7.8 | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| May | 83.4 | 9.5 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 88.6 | 6.6 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 88.7 | 6.9 | 3.2 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 84.6 | 9.3 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 82.6 | 9.7 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 82.9 | 8.4 | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 81.7 | 8.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 71.1 | 11.5 | 8.2 | 9.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGSP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, SC 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 ↗
KGSP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGSP?+
KGSP has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 11,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGSP report its own weather?+
Yes — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGSP have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGSP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGSP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGSP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGSP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP) 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 Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (KGSP)
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