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Scholes International At Galveston Airport

KGLS / GLS

Galveston, US

Last Updated

Sep 18, 18:52 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

18:52Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

31°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 23°C

7kt

110° G14kt

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.00

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGLS 181852Z 11007G14KT 10SM CLR 31/23 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP157 T03060228 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.00 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.99 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (6 ft)

Pressure Alt

-74 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 1,847 ft

ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGLS 181735Z 1818/1918 10010KT P6SM FEW030 FM182100 13010KT P6SM FEW030 FM190200 14007KT P6SM SKC FM191400 06008KT P6SM SCT030

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

19:14Z BASE

+0h

VFR 100° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

21:00Z FM182100

+2h

VFR 130° 10kt

Visibility: >6SM

02:00Z FM190200

+7h

VFR 140° 7kt

Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

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GLS

13 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
07/25	3,774 ft	150 ft	CON	76°	↑ 5.8kt • ↔ 3.9kt 34° angle
✈️ 13/31 Active: 13	6,000 ft	150 ft	PEM	140°	↑ 6.6kt • ↔ 2.4kt 20° angle
17/35	6,001 ft	150 ft	CON	180°	↑ 2.4kt • ↔ 6.6kt 70° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT6

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

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About Scholes International At Galveston Airport

Scholes International At Galveston Airport (KGLS/GLS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Galveston, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 6 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (07/25, 13/31, 17/35) with CON and PEM surfaces . 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.