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 north (010°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGXY 130756Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP156 T01330089
What changed at KGXY?
Since the 0656Z (12:56 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0656Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KGXY
KGXY is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,450 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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Runway wind check
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 10,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 10 | 5,801 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 28 | 5,801 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 17 | 10,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 12→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KGXY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV 8 NORTH/TM 0721/FL080/TP B767/RM SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 8 NORTHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0721Reported at 07:21 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 1 EAST/TM 0320/FL060/TP CRJ2/RM SMOOTH RIDE
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1 EASTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0320Reported at 03:20 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN255039/TM 0258/FL220/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM CONNR SID ZDVWC
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN255039Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0258Reported at 02:58 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM CONNR SID ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0226/FL080/TP A320/TB SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0226Reported at 02:26 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.⚠️ 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 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 10
- 43%
- 35
- 23%
- 17
- 19%
- 28
- 15%
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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
- Next sunset
- 17h 0m
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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 at KGXY
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 2610 · 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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