Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field in Georgetown, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Georgetown, TX at 790 ft. KGTU reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 18, 29, 36) — longest 5,004 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 KGTU 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 south-southeast (150°) at 9 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGTU 290355Z AUTO 15009G17KT 10SM CLR 31/22 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03060222
What changed at KGTU?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 17 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.85 → 29.88 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGTU
KGTU is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 9 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 790 ft). KGTU does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGRK, about 25 nm away.
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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 KGTU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 4,099 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 4 kt right (g8) |
| 18 | 5,004 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 5 kt left (g9) |
| 36 | 5,004 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 5 kt right (g9) |
| 29 | 4,099 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 4 kt left (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGTU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field in Georgetown, TX: 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 KGTU 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 KGTU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRK UA /OV AGJ270005/TM 2345/FL290/TP B772/TB MOD CHOP FL290/RM ZHU
GRK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGJ270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2345Reported at 23:45 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B772Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL290Turbulence: moderate chop fl290.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGTU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGTU reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 71%
- 11
- 22%
- 36
- 6%
- 29
- 1%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGTU
- FAA LID
- GTU
- City
- Georgetown
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 790 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.6775, -97.6785
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGRK
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 39m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Georgetown Aero Modelers Assn - CR 141 — Georgetown, TX · 4 mi
- Lone Star Aeronuts - Old Settlers Park — Round Rock, TX · 10 mi
- Cen-Tex Modelers Inc - Hall Field — Salado, TX · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGTU reported VFR conditions during about 78.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 251 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 13.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.3 | 13.6 | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Feb | 64.6 | 20.9 | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 67.9 | 21.6 | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 67.4 | 24.1 | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| May | 71.1 | 22.1 | 4.7 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 82.8 | 14.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 87.5 | 9.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 92.4 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 85.4 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 13.3 | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 75.3 | 15.1 | 6.6 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 68.5 | 18.6 | 6.8 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.6 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGTU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field in Georgetown, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KGTU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGTU?+
KGTU has 4 runways — 11, 18, 29, 36; the longest is 5,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGTU report its own weather?+
Yes — Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGTU have a TAF?+
No — KGTU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGRK, about 25 nm away.
Does KGTU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGTU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGTU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGTU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) 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 Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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