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 from the southeast (140°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGTR 130756Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT055 23/22 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02280217 $
What changed at KGTR?
Since the 0656Z (1:56 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
- The 5,500 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KGTR
KGTR is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 264 ft). KGTR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGTR, about 0 nm away.
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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 KGTR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 8,003 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 36 | 8,003 ft | ASP | 4 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 24 h: wind 5→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KGTR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGTR reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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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
- Nearest KGTR
- ATIS
- 126.375 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 56m
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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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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 2610 · 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?+
No. KGTR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGTR, about 0 nm away.
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)
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