Abernathy Field

KGZS

Pulaski, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
07:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
3 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
3,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGZS 040755Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT033 BKN039 OVC046 14/14 A3020 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 685 ft
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,900 ft AGL
OVC 4,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,985 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,585 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,285 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (685 ft)
Pressure Alt
393 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 437 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GZS
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,001 ft 75 ft ASP 153°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGZS

11,384 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.9%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
3.7%

Abernathy Field typically experiences VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 50.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 50.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.8%
NE
1.4%
E
0.7%
SE
4.5%
S
11.6%
SW
5.3%
W
2.4%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -13°C to 33°C
-13°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,384 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abernathy Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGZS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 685 ft MSL

Location

City: Pulaski
Country: US
Latitude: 35.153702°
Longitude: -87.056801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abernathy Field

Abernathy Field (KGZS) is located in Pulaski, US at an elevation of 685 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 11,384 weather observations shows KGZS maintains VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KGZS come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (50.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 10.2°C (50°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.56 to 30.6 inHg (1001-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,384 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.