Greenville Downtown Airport

KGMU / GMU

Greenville, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
17:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
10 kt
230° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGMU 041753Z 23010G17KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP250 T02220128 10222 20117 58019
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,048 ft)
Pressure Alt
696 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,788 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGMU 041721Z 0418/0518 23008KT P6SM FEW200 FM051000 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT005 BKN035 TEMPO 0510/0513 5SM BR BKN015 FM051500 23009KT P6SM SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GMU
01
19
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,393 ft 100 ft ASP
6.9 kt 7.2 kt
134° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
3,998 ft 80 ft ASP 91°
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGMU

4,685 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.4%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
6.3%

Greenville Downtown Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 18% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 18%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.4%
NE
19.5%
E
7.7%
SE
2.1%
S
6%
SW
16.9%
W
12.8%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.3°C
Range: -10°C to 32°C
-10°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,685 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Greenville Downtown Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGMU
IATA Code: GMU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,048 ft MSL

Location

City: Greenville
Country: US
Latitude: 34.847903°
Longitude: -82.350217°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,393 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 3,998 ft
Width: 80 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Greenville Downtown Airport

Overview

Greenville Downtown Airport serves the Greenville metropolitan area in South Carolina, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Located at an elevation of 1,048 feet MSL, the airport offers two asphalt runways capable of supporting a variety of general aviation and light commercial operations. Its strategic positioning and dual runway configuration make it a key transportation asset for the local aviation community.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 77.8% of observations indicating good visual flying weather. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -7°C to 32°C, with prevailing northeast winds averaging 6.7 knots. Seasonal variations show October, November, and September as the most consistently good VFR months, with minimal low ceiling or visibility restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with different lengths: Runway 01/19 at 5,393 feet and Runway 10/28 at 3,998 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The relatively low average crosswind of 3.8-4.7 knots provides consistent and predictable landing conditions for most aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates a consistent northeast wind pattern at 45 degrees, which typically favors Runway 01/19 for arrivals and departures. Pilots should anticipate calm conditions approximately 19.7% of the time, with visibility typically exceeding 9.3 statute miles. Occasional reduced visibility occurs in less than 3% of observations, with light fog present in 2.8% of reports.

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.