Grissom Air Reserve Base (KGUS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Grissom Air Reserve Base (KGUS) is a regional airport serving Peru, IN at 812 ft. KGUS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 12,501 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 KGUS 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 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGUS 290155Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02070171 TSNO $
What changed at KGUS?
Since the 0055Z (8:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.82 → 29.84 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGUS
KGUS is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 812 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 KGUS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 12,501 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 23 | 12,501 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 6 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 8→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGUS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru, IN: 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 KGUS 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 KGUS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2251/FLDURD/TP E175/WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOPWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
SBN UA /OV KSBN/TM 2112/FL030/TP E75L
SBN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSBNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2112Reported at 21:12 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.Show raw report
MDW UA /OV MDW140020/TM 2049/FL060/TP E545/SK VMC/TB NEG/RM DURD
MDW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDW140020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2049Reported at 20:49 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 2048/FL048/TP DA40/SK B048
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2048Reported at 20:48 UTC.FL048Altitude: 4,800 ft MSL.TP DA40Aircraft type reporting.SK B048Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AZO UA /OV AZO/TM 2035/FL045/TP SR22/SK B045
AZO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2035Reported at 20:35 UTC.FL045Altitude: 4,500 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK B045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGUS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGUS reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 59%
- 05
- 41%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2100Z (5:00 PM EDT)
TAF KGUS 282100Z 2821/3003 33012G18KT 9999 SCT030 SCT200 QNH2978INS BECMG 2823/2824 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2982INS BECMG 2914/2915 02006KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2995INS TX27/2821Z TN15/2912Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2903 NEXT 2913
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGUS
- IATA
- GUS
- FAA LID
- GUS
- City
- Peru
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 812 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.6481, -86.1521
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 12,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 108.45 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 22h 57m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGUS reported VFR conditions during about 77.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 239 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 6.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.8 | 26.4 | 12.7 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 63.8 | 21.9 | 10.2 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 74.9 | 15.8 | 6.9 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 80.9 | 11.8 | 5.6 | 1.6 |
| May | 84.6 | 9.9 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 88.3 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 89.5 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 89.5 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 85.6 | 8.6 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 81.6 | 11.5 | 5.1 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 73.1 | 17.8 | 6.6 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 54.2 | 27.8 | 12.2 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.6 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.5 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.1 kt |
| Oct | 7.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.7 kt |
| Dec | 9.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGUS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Grissom Air Reserve Base in Peru, IN 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 ↗
KGUS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGUS?+
KGUS has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 12,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGUS report its own weather?+
Yes — Grissom Air Reserve Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGUS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGUS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGUS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGUS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGUS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Grissom Air Reserve Base (KGUS) 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 Grissom Air Reserve Base (KGUS)
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