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Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (KMGM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport in Montgomery, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (KMGM) is a regional airport serving Montgomery, AL at 221 ft. KMGM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 10, 21, 28), longest 9,020 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 KMGM 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.

VFR
Observed 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
220° 3 kt
Visibility
8 sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.01"
Temp / Dew
76°F / 24°C
dew 75°F / 24°C

Wind from the southwest (220°) at 3 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KMGM 130553Z AUTO 22003KT 8SM CLR 24/24 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02440239 10283 20239 403330239 51001

What changed at KMGM?

Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0453Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KMGM

KMGM is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 3 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 221 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 KMGM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
21FAV3 kt head0 kt
282 kt head2 kt left
102 kt tail2 kt right
033 kt tail0 kt

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
061206Z15Z05Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 63 kt, ceiling 1,100 ftunlimited.

KMGM weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport in Montgomery, AL: 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 KMGM is headed.

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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 KMGM

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0042Z (7:42 PM CDT) · 78 NM N of KMGM · during descent · B737
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BHM UA /OV BHM/TM 0042/FLDURD/TP B737/WX -RA/RM SMOOTH LANDING RY24
BHM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV BHMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.
FLDURDReported during descent.
TP B737Aircraft type reporting.
WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.
RM SMOOTH LANDING RY24Remarks.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KMGM

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KMGM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.

Last 24 hours
VFR 57%MVFR 27%IFR 16%
Wind avg/max: 4/7 kt
Max gust: -
Lowest ceiling: 600 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: SW
Category changes: 18

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Last 7 days
VFR 90%MVFR 8%IFR 2%
Wind avg/max: 4/17 kt
Max gust: 33 kt
Lowest ceiling: 600 ft
Lowest vis: 1.75 sm
Prevailing wind: E
Category changes: 23

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
10
41%
21
28%
03
16%
28
15%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)

TAF KMGM 130520Z 1306/1406 20003KT P6SM FEW050 SCT120 FM131500 33007KT P6SM FEW050

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KMGM
IATA
MGM
FAA LID
MGM
City
Montgomery
State
Alabama
Country
United States
Elevation
221 ft
Coordinates
32.3006, -86.3940
Runways
4
Longest runway
9,020 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
ATIS
120.675 MHz
CTAF
119.7 MHz
Time zone
America/Chicago
Next sunset
17h 24m

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Historical Flying Weather at KMGM

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMGM reported VFR conditions during about 82.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 21.9% of the time.

VFR Score
57
Wind Score
71
Reliability Score
37
National VFR rank
#414 of 1,400
Regional rank
#2
State rank
#1
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
82.6%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
2.3%
Est. VFR days/yr
279
Most VFR month
June
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
3,500 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
21.9%
Median wind
5 kt
Gusty hours
5.7%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.1%
Fog/mist days/yr
156
Thunderstorm days/yr
60
Summer density alt
2,220 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KMGM monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan76.614.95.13.4
Feb75.215.46.72.7
Mar81.711.84.32.1
Apr86.18.93.41.6
May86.98.53.21.4
Jun90.66.12.31.1
Jul89.06.03.11.8
Aug86.88.03.31.8
Sep87.08.73.01.3
Oct85.19.93.41.5
Nov80.411.05.23.4
Dec71.116.27.65.1

Average wind by month

037JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KMGM average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan5.9 kt
Feb6.1 kt
Mar6.0 kt
Apr5.5 kt
May4.7 kt
Jun4.2 kt
Jul3.8 kt
Aug3.9 kt
Sep4.3 kt
Oct4.7 kt
Nov4.9 kt
Dec5.4 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KMGM airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport in Montgomery, AL 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 ↗

KMGM weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KMGM?+

KMGM has 4 runways: 03, 10, 21, 28; the longest is 9,020 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KMGM report its own weather?+

Yes. Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KMGM have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KMGM broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KMGM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMGM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KMGM airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (KMGM) 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 Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (KMGM)

Community-submitted

Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

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