Dobbins Air Reserve Base (KMGE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (KMGE) is a regional airport serving Marietta, GA at 1,068 ft. KMGE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 29, 110, 290), longest 10,002 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 KMGE 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 south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMGE 122255Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02910230 $
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Since the 2155Z (5:55 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KMGE
KMGE is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,000 ft (field elevation 1,068 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KMGE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 10,002 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 29 | 10,002 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 110 | 3,495 ft | ASPH | 5 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 290 | 3,495 ft | ASPH | 5 kt tail | 2 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMGE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, GA: 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 KMGE 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 KMGE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RHP UA /OV HRS/TM 2215/FL300/TP E75L/TB INTMT LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 50
RHP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HRSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2215Reported at 22:15 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.RM ZTLFD 50Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL080030/TM 2215/FL160/TP B739/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 16
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATL080030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2215Reported at 22:15 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 16Remarks.Show raw report
TOC UA /OV ODF/TM 2214/FL230/TP E170/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 49
TOC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ODFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2214Reported at 22:14 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 49Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV GQO/TM 2211/FL320/TP A319/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD 37
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2211Reported at 22:11 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD 37Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV RMG/TM 2205/FL200/TP A21N/SK TOP 150/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 05
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RMGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 150Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD 05Remarks.Show raw report
CHA UA /OV GQO/TM 2149/FL240/TP B738/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 270-250 DURD/RM ZME60
CHA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2149Reported at 21:49 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 27…Turbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop 27,000–25,000 ft durd.RM ZME60Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 2143/FL095/TP B712/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2143Reported at 21:43 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL250010/TM 2143/FL030/TP B764/TB LGT CHOP
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATL250010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2143Reported at 21:43 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B764Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMGE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMGE reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 54 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 50%
- 11
- 39%
- 110/290
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1312Z (9:12 AM EDT)
TAF KMGE 121312Z 1213/1319 17010KT 9999 -SHRA VCTS BKN005CB OVC012 QNH2990INS TEMPO 1213/1214 VRB10G20KT 1600 TSRA BECMG 1213/1214 18010KT 9999 -SHRA VCTS BKN009CB OVC015 QNH2990INS BECMG 1214/1215 18010KT 9999 VCTS BKN010CB OVC015 QNH2990INS BECMG 1215/1216 21010KT 9999 VCSH BKN025 BKN080 BKN250 QNH2993INS BECMG 1216/1217 21010KT 9999 VCTS BKN030CB BKN120 BKN250 QNH2991INS TEMPO 1218/1221 VRB10G20KT 1600 TSRA OVC015CB BECMG 1221/1222 25007KT 9000 -SHRA BR VCSH BKN050 BKN200 QNH2992INS BECMG 1223/1224 VRB05KT 9999 VCSH SCT060 SCT120 BKN200 QNH2994INS BECMG 1301/1302 VRB05KT 9999 NSW FEW060 FEW120 SCT200 QNH2998INS TX30/1218Z TN21/1312Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1220 NEXT 1311
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMGE
- IATA
- MGE
- FAA LID
- MGE
- City
- Marietta
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,068 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9154, -84.5163
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 26.95 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 39m
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMGE
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMGE reported VFR conditions during about 78.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 257 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.3 kt, calm 18.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.7 | 14.7 | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 71.0 | 14.2 | 8.7 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 76.2 | 13.2 | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 83.2 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| May | 83.6 | 10.1 | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 89.0 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 88.1 | 7.7 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 84.3 | 9.6 | 5.2 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 83.9 | 9.0 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 81.0 | 10.8 | 6.1 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 77.0 | 12.5 | 6.5 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 66.5 | 16.2 | 10.1 | 7.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.2 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMGE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, GA 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMGE weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMGE?+
KMGE has 4 runways: 11, 29, 110, 290; the longest is 10,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMGE report its own weather?+
Yes. Dobbins Air Reserve Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMGE have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMGE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMGE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMGE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMGE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dobbins Air Reserve Base (KMGE) 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 Dobbins Air Reserve Base (KMGE)
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 Dobbins Air Reserve Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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