Greenville Downtown Airport

KGMU / GMU

Greenville, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 04:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
04:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGMU 270453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/24 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02500239 403060228 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Greenville Downtown Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,048 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,026 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,478 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGMU 262329Z 2700/2724 16006KT P6SM SCT250 FM270200 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250 FM271400 36004KT P6SM FEW250 FM271800 03004KT P6SM FEW045 FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM271400
+9h
VFR 360° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GMU
01
19
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,393 ft 100 ft ASP
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
4° angle
10/28 3,998 ft 80 ft ASP 91°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
91° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGMU

8,644 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.2%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
5.4%

Greenville Downtown Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 16% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, June, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 16%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.6%
N
11.3%
S
8.4%
W
15.6%
NE
15.9%
NW
2.9%
SE
2.6%
SW
20.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.9°C
Range: -10°C to 37°C
-10°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October June July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,644 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Greenville Downtown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGMU
IATA Code: GMU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,048 ft MSL

Location

City: Greenville
Country: US
Latitude: 34.847903°
Longitude: -82.350217°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,393 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,998 ft
Width: 80 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Greenville Downtown Airport

Overview

Greenville Downtown Airport serves the Greenville metropolitan area in South Carolina, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Located at an elevation of 1,048 feet MSL, the airport offers two asphalt runways capable of supporting a variety of general aviation and light commercial operations. Its strategic positioning and dual runway configuration make it a key transportation asset for the local aviation community.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 77.8% of observations indicating good visual flying weather. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -7°C to 32°C, with prevailing northeast winds averaging 6.7 knots. Seasonal variations show October, November, and September as the most consistently good VFR months, with minimal low ceiling or visibility restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with different lengths: Runway 01/19 at 5,393 feet and Runway 10/28 at 3,998 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The relatively low average crosswind of 3.8-4.7 knots provides consistent and predictable landing conditions for most aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates a consistent northeast wind pattern at 45 degrees, which typically favors Runway 01/19 for arrivals and departures. Pilots should anticipate calm conditions approximately 19.7% of the time, with visibility typically exceeding 9.3 statute miles. Occasional reduced visibility occurs in less than 3% of observations, with light fog present in 2.8% of reports.

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.