Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field

KGGW / GGW

Glasgow, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
20 kt
100°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGGW 050153Z AUTO 10020KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND 09027/0056 SLP109 T10171044 TSNO
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
931 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,296 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,454 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 965 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGGW 042320Z 0500/0524 09012KT P6SM FEW050 SCT120 BKN200 FM051000 08012KT P6SM OVC100 FM051500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN110 FM052000 32007KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 0520/0524 5SM -SNRA OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
10:00Z FM051000
+9h
VFR 80° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GGW
08 ✈️
26
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,000 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
18.8 kt 6.8 kt
20° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
5,001 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
18.8 kt 6.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGGW

4,861 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.2%
MVFR
12%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
7.1%

Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field typically experiences VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 8.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
3.3%
E
26.8%
SE
16.5%
S
3.8%
SW
2.7%
W
11.7%
NW
19.2%

Temperature Range

Average: -1°C
Range: -30°C to 32°C
-30°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 4.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,861 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGGW
IATA Code: GGW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,296 ft MSL

Location

City: Glasgow
Country: US
Latitude: 48.212502°
Longitude: -106.614998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field

Overview

Glasgow Valley County Airport serves the northeastern Montana region, situated in Glasgow at an elevation of 2,296 feet MSL. As a medium airport with two parallel asphalt runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this rural area, supporting regional transportation and potential agricultural/utility aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 72.7% of the time, with variable weather patterns ranging from clear skies to potential IFR scenarios. Temperature extremes from -30°C to 32°C demand careful preflight planning, while wind conditions average 10.3 knots from an easterly direction, occasionally gusting up to 46 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two similarly sized runways (08/26 and 12/30, both approximately 5,000 feet long) oriented to provide excellent wind coverage. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 12/30 offering slightly lower average crosswind conditions at 3.6 knots compared to Runway 08/26's 6.4 knots.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January represent the most reliable VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, with 4.6% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles and 5.2% reporting fog conditions. Careful attention to current METAR and forecast data is recommended for safe approach and landing.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.