Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) is a regional airport serving Gary, IN at 591 ft. KGYY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 12, 20, 30) — longest 8,859 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 KGYY 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-northeast (030°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGYY 291150Z 03007KT 10SM CLR 21/21 A2995
What changed at KGYY?
Since the 1050Z (5:50 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.93 → 29.95 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KGYY
KGYY is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 591 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 KGYY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 3,604 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 30 | 8,859 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 12 | 8,859 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 20 | 3,604 ft | ASP | 7 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 16→7 kt, ceiling 1,800 ft → unlimited.
KGYY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, 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 KGYY 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 KGYY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GYY UA /OV GYY140007/TM 1141/FL051/TP C68A/SK VMC/TB SMOOTH
GYY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GYY140007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1141Reported at 11:41 UTC.FL051Altitude: 5,100 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
SBN UA /OV GIJ/TM 1124/FL280/TP B38M/TB NEG
SBN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GIJLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1124Reported at 11:24 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KGYY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KGYY reported mostly VFR across 37 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 02
- 56%
- 20
- 28%
- 30
- 10%
- 12
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1120Z (6:20 AM CDT)
TAF KGYY 291120Z 2912/3012 02008KT P6SM FEW070 FM300200 VRB02KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KGYY
- IATA
- GYY
- FAA LID
- GYY
- City
- Gary
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 591 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.6171, -87.4132
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,859 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.625 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 12h 27m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Griffith Barnstormers - S Broad St — Griffith, IN · 7 mi
- Thorn Creek RC Club 1 — Chicago Heights, IL · 10 mi
- Chicago Model Masters - Kickapoo Meadows — Riverdale, IL · 12 mi
KGYY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Gary/Chicago International Airport in Gary, IN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KGYY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KGYY?+
KGYY has 4 runways — 02, 12, 20, 30; the longest is 8,859 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KGYY report its own weather?+
Yes — Gary/Chicago International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KGYY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KGYY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KGYY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGYY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KGYY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) 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 Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY)
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 Gary/Chicago International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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