Greenville Spartanburg International Airport

KGSP / GSP

Greer, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
00:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGSP 050053Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP230 T01890128
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (964 ft)
Pressure Alt
672 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,383 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGSP 042330Z 0500/0524 22011KT P6SM BKN250 FM050200 23004KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250 FM051000 21004KT P6SM SCT025 BKN070 TEMPO 0511/0515 BKN025 FM051500 23007KT P6SM BKN040 FM051800 22010G17KT P6SM SCT050 FM052200 22008KT P6SM FEW060 BKN150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+1h
VFR 230° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
10:00Z FM051000
+9h
VFR 210° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
11:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSP
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
11,000 ft 150 ft PEM 32°
2.6 kt 3.1 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 - KGSP

4,583 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
6.2%

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 21.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15%
NE
18.4%
E
4.2%
SE
2%
S
8.2%
SW
20.4%
W
7.5%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -11°C to 32°C
-11°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,583 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGSP
IATA Code: GSP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 964 ft MSL

Location

City: Greer
Country: US
Latitude: 34.895699°
Longitude: -82.218903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Greenville Spartanburg International Airport

Overview

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport serves the metropolitan areas of Greenville and Spartanburg in South Carolina, located in Greer. As a medium-sized international airport situated at 964 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial and general aviation operations in the Upstate region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 79% of the time, with only 12% of observations involving marginal or instrument flight rules. The airport experiences prevailing southwest winds at an average of 6.5 knots, with seasonal temperatures ranging from -9°C to 32°C. October, November, and September offer the most consistent and favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial 11,000-foot runway (04/22) with a precision approach pavement surface. Its southwest wind pattern means aircraft can utilize runway 04/22 with nearly 100% wind favorability and minimal average crosswind of just 2.4 knots. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with only 1.8% of observations showing restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 provides excellent wind alignment, making it the primary approach option for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential fog in approximately 3.4% of observations, particularly during seasonal transitions. The consistent wind patterns and long runway provide reliable approach and landing conditions across most weather scenarios.

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

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.