Greenwood–Leflore Airport (KGWO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Greenwood–Leflore Airport in Greenwood, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Greenwood–Leflore Airport (KGWO) is a regional airport serving Greenwood, MS at 162 ft. KGWO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 09, 18, 23) — longest 6,501 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 KGWO 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGWO 290053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/23 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP089 T03110233
What changed at KGWO?
Since the 2353Z (6:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KGWO
KGWO is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 162 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 KGWO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 5,011 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 09 | 2,689 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18 | 6,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 5,011 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 27 | 2,689 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 6,501 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KGWO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Greenwood–Leflore Airport in Greenwood, 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 KGWO 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 KGWO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MEM UA /OV MEM225010/TM 2058/FL330/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM225010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2058Reported at 20:58 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180050/TM 2031/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2031Reported at 20:31 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM180060/TM 2014/FL320/TP B712/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM180060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2014Reported at 20:14 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MEM UA /OV MEM045003/TM 1922/FL270/TP CRJ7/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP DURC/RM ZME
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM045003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1922Reported at 19:22 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP DU…Turbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop durc.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGWO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGWO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 44%
- 18
- 25%
- 05
- 12%
- 36
- 11%
- 09
- 7%
- 27
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KGWO 282331Z 2900/2924 24004KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 2921/2924 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGWO
- IATA
- GWO
- FAA LID
- GWO
- City
- Greenwood
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 162 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4950, -90.0882
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.975 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 50m
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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, KGWO reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 23.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.1 | 15.1 | 7.0 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 73.3 | 17.1 | 7.2 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 81.1 | 13.3 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 86.0 | 9.7 | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| May | 86.8 | 9.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 89.4 | 8.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 88.0 | 8.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 87.5 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 86.2 | 8.7 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 83.8 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 82.6 | 10.9 | 4.6 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 72.0 | 17.1 | 7.7 | 3.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 5.3 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.6 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGWO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Greenwood–Leflore Airport in Greenwood, MS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KGWO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGWO?+
KGWO has 6 runways — 05, 09, 18, 23, 27, 36; the longest is 6,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGWO report its own weather?+
Yes — Greenwood–Leflore Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGWO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGWO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGWO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGWO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGWO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Greenwood–Leflore Airport (KGWO) 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 Greenwood–Leflore Airport (KGWO)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Greenwood–Leflore Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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