De Kalb County Airport (KGWB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for De Kalb County Airport in Auburn, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
De Kalb County Airport (KGWB) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Auburn, IN at 880 ft. KGWB reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (09, 27), longest 7,106 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 124.15. Track KGWB 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 variable at 2 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGWB 122355Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2988 RMK AO2 10281 20239
What changed at KGWB?
Since the 2335Z (7:35 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2335Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGWB
KGWB is currently VFR with variable winds at 2 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 880 ft). KGWB does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFWA, about 21 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 KGWB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 2 kt: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 7,106 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 27 | 7,106 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 1→2 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGWB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around De Kalb County Airport in Auburn, 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 KGWB 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KGWB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LAF UA /OV BVT350010/TM 2351/FL230/TP A319/TB CONS LGT
LAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BVT350010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2351Reported at 23:51 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
TOL UA /OV TOL260025/TM 2321/FL190/TP A319/TB NEG/RM ZOB
TOL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOL260025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
TOL UA /OV TOL300005/TM 2216/FLDURC/TP BE9L/SK SCT031/TB SMOOTH
TOL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOL300005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2216Reported at 22:16 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.SK SCT031Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV OLK/TM 2138/FL340/TP BCS3/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2138Reported at 21:38 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
TOL UA /OV 1G0/TM 2127/FL028/TP P28A/SK BKN028
TOL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1G0Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2127Reported at 21:27 UTC.FL028Altitude: 2,800 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK BKN028Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO360010/TM 2116/FL037/TP B38M/SK BKN037
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXO360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2116Reported at 21:16 UTC.FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK BKN037Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV SCA/TM 2115/FL030/TP SR22/SK FEW020
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SCALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2115Reported at 21:15 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
DAY UA /OV KDAY/TM 2110/FL030/TP CRJ7/SK B030/RM DURD
DAY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KDAYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2110Reported at 21:10 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK B030Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGWB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGWB reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,300 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 68%
- 09
- 32%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGWB
- FAA LID
- GWB
- City
- Auburn
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 880 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.3072, -85.0644
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,106 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFWA
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 23h 47m
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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
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.
- LOFT - League of Flight By Thermal LOFT - St. Joe Rd , Fort Wayne, IN · 13 mi
- Dekalb Flying Model Club - County Road 12 , Butler, IN · 17 mi
- Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc - Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Field , New Haven, IN · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KGWB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGWB reported VFR conditions during about 75.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 241 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 25.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.3 | 29.8 | 12.1 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 62.6 | 23.8 | 9.3 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 73.2 | 16.8 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 78.6 | 13.6 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| May | 80.8 | 11.7 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 84.0 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 86.5 | 9.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 84.4 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 79.3 | 12.3 | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 77.5 | 14.2 | 5.2 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 71.1 | 19.6 | 6.0 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 50.5 | 31.8 | 11.1 | 6.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.5 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGWB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KGWB?+
KGWB has 2 runways: 09, 27; the longest is 7,106 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGWB report its own weather?+
Yes. De Kalb County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGWB have a TAF?+
No. KGWB does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFWA, about 21 nm away.
Does KGWB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KGWB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGWB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for De Kalb County Airport (KGWB)
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