Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR) is a regional airport serving Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS at 264 ft. KGTR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 8,003 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 KGTR 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGTR 290156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/24 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP095 T03110244 $
What changed at KGTR?
Since the 0056Z (7:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.80 → 29.82 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGTR
KGTR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 264 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 KGTR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 8,003 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 8,003 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → unlimited.
KGTR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS: 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 KGTR 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 KGTR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BHM UA /OV VUZ/TM 2036/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 02
BHM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VUZLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2036Reported at 20:36 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD 02Remarks.Show raw report
TCL UA /OV LDK180030/TM 2035/FL410/TP E550/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 08
TCL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDK180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2035Reported at 20:35 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP E550Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD 08Remarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180050/TM 2031/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2031Reported at 20:31 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180060/TM 2014/FL320/TP B712/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2014Reported at 20:14 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGTR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGTR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 66%
- 36
- 34%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KGTR 282331Z 2900/2924 25004KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250 PROB30 2921/2924 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGTR
- IATA
- GTR
- FAA LID
- GTR
- City
- Columbus/W Point/Starkville
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 264 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4503, -88.5914
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.375 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 50m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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KGTR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus/W Point/Starkville, MS 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 ↗
KGTR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGTR?+
KGTR has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 8,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGTR report its own weather?+
Yes — Golden Triangle Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGTR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGTR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGTR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGTR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGTR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR) 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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR)
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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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