Great Bend Municipal Airport

KGBD / GBD

Great Bend, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 13:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:56Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
8kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.15
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGBD 161356Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02110178 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.15 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.29 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,887 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,657 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,830 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGBD 161115Z 1612/1712 16006KT P6SM SKC FM161700 16011G18KT P6SM FEW060 FM170000 15008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 1707/1712 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA SCT030 BKN060CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM161700
+3h
VFR 160° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM170000
+10h
VFR 150° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GBD
11 ✈️
29
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
4,698 ft 75 ft ASP 120°
↑ 6.1kt ↔ 5.1kt
40° angle
17/35 7,850 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 4.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Great Bend Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGBD
IATA Code: GBD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,887 ft MSL

Location

City: Great Bend
Country: US
Latitude: 38.344299°
Longitude: -98.859200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 4,698 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,850 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Great Bend Municipal Airport

Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD/GBD) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Great Bend, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,887 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 2 runways (11/29, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.