Scholes International At Galveston Airport

KGLS / GLS

Galveston, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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22:52Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
10 kt
120°
--
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGLS 042252Z 12010KT 1/4SM FG BKN003 22/21 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP175 T02170206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6 ft
BKN 300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
306 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6 ft)
Pressure Alt
-137 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 704 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGLS 042320Z 0500/0524 12010KT 1/4SM FG BKN003 FM050200 13010KT 2SM BR BKN003 OVC007 FM050500 14008KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 FM051400 14010KT 2SM BR BKN009 FM051700 14010KT 6SM BR SCT010 BKN020 FM051800 12011KT P6SM BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
02:00Z FM050200
+3h
LIFR 130° 10 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
05:00Z FM050500
+6h
LIFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GLS
07
25
13 ✈️
31
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 3,774 ft 150 ft CON 76°
7.2 kt 6.9 kt
44° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,000 ft 150 ft PEM 140°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
17/35 6,001 ft 150 ft CON 180°
5.0 kt 8.7 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 - KGLS

4,870 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.6%
MVFR
12.3%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
8.4%

Scholes International At Galveston Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.2%
NE
8.6%
E
15.3%
SE
18.3%
S
23.6%
SW
5.2%
W
1.3%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.9°C
Range: -3°C to 33°C
-3°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.3%
Fog Frequency: 9.2%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,870 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Scholes International At Galveston Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGLS
IATA Code: GLS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Galveston
Country: US
Latitude: 29.265301°
Longitude: -94.860397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,774 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Scholes International At Galveston Airport

Overview

Scholes International At Galveston Airport serves the coastal region of Texas, located on Galveston Island at a low elevation of 6 feet MSL. As a medium airport with three runways, it supports various aviation activities in the Gulf Coast region, providing critical infrastructure for local and transient aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KGLS are predominantly VFR, with 73.9% of observations showing favorable flying conditions. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate, with temperatures ranging from 2°C to 33°C and an average of 20.2°C. Prevailing winds from the south at an average of 9.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots, characterize the local wind environment.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying lengths: 07/25 at 3,774 feet, 13/31 at 6,000 feet, and 17/35 at 6,001 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind components ranging from 4.5 to 7.1 knots. The coastal location provides unique geographical considerations for pilots, with potential marine layer and visibility challenges.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally good visibility, with an average of 9.1 statute miles and only 3.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. October, November, and September offer the best VFR conditions. Fog occurs in 6.8% of observations, and pilots should be prepared for potential marine-influenced weather patterns typical of a coastal airport.

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

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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.