Orange County Airport (KMGJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Orange County Airport in Montgomery, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Orange County Airport (KMGJ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Montgomery, NY at 364 ft. KMGJ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 08, 22, 26) — longest 5,006 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 KMGJ 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 southwest (230°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,700 ft, scattered clouds at 7,500 ft, broken clouds at 9,500 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,500 ft.
METAR KMGJ 291854Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM FEW037 SCT075 BKN095 23/19 A2958 RMK AO2 RAE03 SLP013 P0000 T02280194
What changed at KMGJ?
Since the 1808Z (2:08 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KMGJ
KMGJ is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 364 ft). KMGJ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSWF, about 7 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 KMGJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 3,664 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 22 | 5,006 ft | PEM | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 04 | 5,006 ft | PEM | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 08 | 3,664 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→7 kt, ceiling 10,000 ft → 9,500 ft.
KMGJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Orange County Airport in Montgomery, NY: 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 KMGJ 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 KMGJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 1950/FL022/TP B712/SK BKN 022/RM DURD RY24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1950Reported at 19:50 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN 022Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY24Remarks.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV RKA/TM 1946/FL250/TP CL30/SK TOP 240
BGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1946Reported at 19:46 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 240Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB190015/TM 1930/FL100/TP B9L/SK IMC/TB NEG/RM LIGHT TO MODERATE RAIN
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB190015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1930Reported at 19:30 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP B9LAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM LIGHT TO MODERATE RAINRemarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB190003/TM 1925/FL006/TP E55P/SK BASES 006/RM DURD RY01
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB190003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1925Reported at 19:25 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 006Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY01Remarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV CTR/TM 1924/FL265/TP E75S/TB LGT-MOD 265
BAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1924Reported at 19:24 UTC.FL265Altitude: 26,500 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 265Turbulence: light to moderate 265.Show raw report
ISP UA /OV UKEGE/TM 1919/FL014/TP F900/RM NO REPORTABLE FLIGHT CONDITIONS
ISP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UKEGELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1919Reported at 19:19 UTC.FL014Altitude: 1,400 ft MSL.TP F900Aircraft type reporting.RM NO REPORTABLE FLIGHT COND…Remarks.Show raw report
FOK UA /OV FOK060010/TM 1855/FL027/TP C56X/SK SCT025/RM SMOOTH RIDE
FOK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FOK060010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1855Reported at 18:55 UTC.FL027Altitude: 2,700 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK SCT025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 1853/FL280/TP GLEX/SK TOP 320
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1853Reported at 18:53 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 320Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMGJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMGJ reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 67 observations, with 32 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 40%
- 22
- 28%
- 04
- 24%
- 08
- 8%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMGJ
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMGJ
- IATA
- MGJ
- FAA LID
- MGJ
- City
- Montgomery
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 364 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.5100, -74.2646
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,006 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSWF
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 26m
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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.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMGJ reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 277 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 28.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.0 | 10.2 | 6.6 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 79.5 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 81.1 | 9.7 | 6.1 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 81.9 | 11.7 | 4.6 | 1.9 |
| May | 77.0 | 13.8 | 6.3 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 81.3 | 12.1 | 4.4 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 83.3 | 11.0 | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 83.4 | 11.7 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 78.5 | 11.9 | 5.2 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 77.1 | 13.7 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 82.7 | 10.9 | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 73.7 | 12.8 | 8.0 | 5.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.1 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.3 kt |
| May | 4.9 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 5.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMGJ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Orange County Airport in Montgomery, NY 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 ↗
KMGJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMGJ?+
KMGJ has 4 runways — 04, 08, 22, 26; the longest is 5,006 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMGJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Orange County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMGJ have a TAF?+
No — KMGJ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSWF, about 7 nm away.
Does KMGJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMGJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMGJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMGJ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Orange County Airport (KMGJ) 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 Orange County Airport (KMGJ)
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 Orange County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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