Greeley–Weld County Airport (KGXY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Greeley–Weld County Airport in Greeley, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Greeley–Weld County Airport (KGXY) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Greeley, CO at 4,697 ft. KGXY reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (10, 17, 18, 28) — longest 10,000 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 KGXY 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 east-southeast (110°) at 14 kt, gusting 25 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KGXY 282356Z AUTO 11014G25KT 3SM HZ BKN110 27/17 A3007 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2323 SLP137 60000 T02720172 10367 20272 53004
What changed at KGXY?
Since the 2343Z (5:43 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Gusts increased from 19 to 25 kt.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 3 SM.
- Haze began (HZ).
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Current pilot readout for KGXY
KGXY is currently MVFR with winds from 110° at 14 knots gusting 25, visibility 3 statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,100 ft (field elevation 4,697 ft). KGXY does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDEN, about 35 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 KGXY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | 5,801 ft | ASP | 14 kt head | 1 kt right (g2) |
| 17 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 13 kt left (g23) |
| 35 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 13 kt right (g23) |
| 28 | 5,801 ft | ASP | 14 kt tail | 1 kt left (g2) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KGXY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Greeley–Weld County Airport in Greeley, CO: 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 KGXY 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 KGXY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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COS UA /OV 15 SW LUFSE/TM 0007/FL100/TP C501/TB LT TB
COS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 SW LUFSELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0007Reported at 00:07 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C501Aircraft type reporting.TB LT TBTurbulence: lt tb.Show raw report
CYS UA /OV CYS/TM 2352/FL200/TP SW4/SK TOP 300/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC
CYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CYSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 15 W DEN/TM 2350/FL145/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD/RM DURC
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 W DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL145Altitude: 14,500 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 35 SW DEN/TM 2350/FL210/TP B739/TB MOD CHOP/RM 210-190 DURD
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 35 SW DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM 210-190 DURDRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN270010/TM 2335/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-61
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZDVWC-61Remarks.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV TXC195010/TM 2319/FL240/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-07
AKO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXC195010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZDVWC-07Remarks.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV TXC/TM 2308/FL470/TP C750/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC-07
AKO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXCLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2308Reported at 23:08 UTC.FL470Altitude: 47,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZDVWC-07Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL675 4111N 10409W 2305 F240 TB LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL675 4111N 10409W 2305…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGXY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGXY reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 10
- 61%
- 35
- 15%
- 17
- 13%
- 28
- 11%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KGXY
- IATA
- GXY
- FAA LID
- GXY
- City
- Greeley
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,697 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.4374, -104.6330
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDEN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 1h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- Love-Air R/C Club - Drake Field — Ft. Collins, CO · 14 mi
- Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers Inc - Union Reservoir — Longmont, CO · 28 mi
- Rocky Mountain Modeleers - N CR 5 — Wellington, CO · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGXY reported VFR conditions during about 89.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 312 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 18.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.1 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 82.8 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 87.3 | 6.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 87.5 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| May | 88.2 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 94.5 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 93.6 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 94.4 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 91.2 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 89.0 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 90.2 | 5.7 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 89.8 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KGXY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Greeley–Weld County Airport in Greeley, CO 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 ↗
KGXY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGXY?+
KGXY has 6 runways — 10, 17, 18, 28, 35, 36; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGXY report its own weather?+
Yes — Greeley–Weld County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGXY have a TAF?+
No — KGXY does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDEN, about 35 nm away.
Does KGXY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGXY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGXY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGXY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Greeley–Weld County Airport (KGXY) 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 Greeley–Weld County Airport (KGXY)
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 Greeley–Weld County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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