Gallup Municipal Airport (KGUP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Gallup Municipal Airport in Gallup, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Gallup Municipal Airport (KGUP) is a regional airport serving Gallup, NM at 6,472 ft. KGUP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 7,312 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KGUP 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 not reported, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 30.23 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGUP 291853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP053 T02890111
What changed at KGUP?
Since the 1753Z (11:53 AM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1753Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGUP
KGUP is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 9,300 ft (field elevation 6,472 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 KGUP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is not reported — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 7,312 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 24 | 7,312 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 8→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGUP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gallup Municipal Airport in Gallup, NM: 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 KGUP 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 KGUP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PGA UA /OV PGA110055/TM 1945/FL165/TP PA24/SK 165 TOP SCT/RM ZDVWC-68
PGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGA110055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1945Reported at 19:45 UTC.FL165Altitude: 16,500 ft MSL.TP PA24Aircraft type reporting.SK 165 TOP SCTSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-68Remarks.Show raw report
GUP UA /OV GUP080040/TM 1933/FL350/TP A21N/SK TOPS FL350/RM ZAB FDCS
GUP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GUP080040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1933Reported at 19:33 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK TOPS FL350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGUP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGUP reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 24
- 69%
- 06
- 31%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1723Z (11:23 AM MDT)
TAF KGUP 291723Z 2918/3018 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250 FM291900 26010KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2921/3002 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM300200 18006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM300600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGUP
- IATA
- GUP
- FAA LID
- GUP
- City
- Gallup
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,472 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.5117, -108.7882
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,312 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 6h 28m
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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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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGUP reported VFR conditions during about 96.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 337 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 28.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.1 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 91.3 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 94.1 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 97.0 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 98.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 98.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 97.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 95.0 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 88.8 | 7.3 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 8.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 5.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGUP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGUP?+
KGUP has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 7,312 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGUP report its own weather?+
Yes — Gallup Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGUP have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGUP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGUP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGUP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gallup Municipal Airport (KGUP)
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