Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

KGFL / GFL

Glens Falls, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
5 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGFL 042153Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP237 T00611006
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (328 ft)
Pressure Alt
36 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -965 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGFL 041728Z 0418/0518 18008KT P6SM SCT014 TEMPO 0418/0420 BKN014 FM042000 18005KT P6SM FEW015 FM050100 VRB02KT 2SM BR SCT002 FM050500 00000KT 1/2SM FZFG VV002 FM051400 02010KT 2SM BR BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM050100
+3h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Mist
05:00Z FM050500
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Freezing Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GFL
01
19 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 358°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
12/30 4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 110°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGFL

5,615 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.5%
MVFR
17.5%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
4.1%

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 6.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 43.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.7%
NE
6.2%
E
5.2%
SE
1.6%
S
14.1%
SW
10.3%
W
6.6%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.8°C
Range: -29°C to 29°C
-29°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 6.4%
Fog Frequency: 6.3%

Best Months for VFR

October November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,615 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGFL
IATA Code: GFL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 328 ft MSL

Location

City: Glens Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 43.341202°
Longitude: -73.610298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

Overview

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport serves the Glens Falls region in upstate New York as a medium-sized airport situated at 328 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 43.341202, -73.610298, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area with two asphalt runways supporting various general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Floyd Bennett Memorial are predominantly VFR, with 68.8% of observations indicating visual flight rules. The airport experiences significant seasonal temperature variation, ranging from -22°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 3.4°C. Wind patterns are primarily from the south at an average of 6.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 43.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 01/19 at 5000 feet and Runway 12/30 at 4000 feet, both constructed of asphalt surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 01/19 experiencing an average crosswind of 3.4 knots and Runway 12/30 averaging 4.8 knots. Average visibility is excellent at 8.5 statute miles, with only 6% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions occur during autumn months, specifically October, November, and September. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 6.8% of observations with fog presence. The consistent wind patterns and high percentage of VFR conditions make Floyd Bennett Memorial a relatively predictable airport for most general aviation operations.

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.