Arlington Municipal Airport

KGKY

Arlington, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
7 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGKY 102253Z 11007KT 10SM FEW110 27/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02670156

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 628 ft
FEW 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,628 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Arlington Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 7 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 11,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (628 ft)
Pressure Alt
426 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,017 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGKY 102050Z 1021/1118 15008KT P6SM SCT045 FM110900 17010KT P6SM BKN009 FM111700 17012KT P6SM VCSH BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM110900
+10h
IFR 170° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 900 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKY
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,080 ft 100 ft CON 168°
4.5 kt 5.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGKY

5,529 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.5%
MVFR
12.8%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
1.8%

Arlington Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
3.4%
E
5.2%
SE
16.8%
S
31.2%
SW
2.1%
W
2.8%
NW
13%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: -11°C to 37°C
-11°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,529 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arlington Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGKY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 628 ft MSL

Location

City: Arlington
Country: US
Latitude: 32.663898°
Longitude: -97.094299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,080 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Arlington Municipal Airport

Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) is located in Arlington, US at an elevation of 628 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 6,080 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,529 weather observations shows KGKY maintains VFR conditions 81.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KGKY come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 16.5°C (62°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.53 to 30.72 inHg (1000-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,529 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.