Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

KGFL / GFL

Glens Falls, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
180° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGFL 222153Z AUTO 18008G16KT 10SM BKN026 BKN080 OVC100 10/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01000044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 328 ft
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,928 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,328 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,328 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 8 knots with gusts to 16 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component (gusting to 3 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2600 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Patches Fog, Mist. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 03:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Patches Fog, Mist between 09:00Z and 13:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (328 ft)
Pressure Alt
276 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -245 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGFL 221738Z 2218/2318 19008G18KT P6SM SCT018 OVC025 FM230000 18004KT P6SM BKN028 OVC050 PROB30 2300/2303 5SM -SHRA FM230600 VRB02KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 2309/2313 3SM BCFG BR BKN008 FM231500 03003KT P6SM BKN030 OVC050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:58Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
00:00Z FM230000
+3h
MVFR 180° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,800 ft
00:00Z PROB30
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Light Showers Rain
06:00Z FM230600
+9h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
12/30 4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 110°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGFL

7,085 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
3.9%

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.5% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 38.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
7.3%
E
5.2%
SE
1.7%
S
15.1%
SW
11%
W
7%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.6°C
Range: -29°C to 29°C
-29°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.5%

Best Months for VFR

October November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,085 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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
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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.