Groton New London Airport

KGON / GON

Groton, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:56Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
6kt
50°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.26
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGON 160256Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP246 T01610161 52003

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.26 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.25 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9 ft)
Pressure Alt
-331 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -209 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGON 160230Z 1603/1624 07005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM160600 04005KT P6SM BKN010 FM161300 06008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200 FM161600 10011KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
06:00Z FM160600
+3h
MVFR 40° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000ft
13:00Z FM161300
+10h
VFR 60° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GON
05 ✈️
23
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 34°
↑ 6.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
15/33 4,000 ft 96 ft ASP 135°
↑ 0.5kt ↔ 6.0kt
85° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Groton New London Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGON
IATA Code: GON
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9 ft MSL

Location

City: Groton
Country: US
Latitude: 41.330101°
Longitude: -72.045097°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 96 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Groton New London Airport

Groton New London Airport (KGON/GON) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Groton, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 9 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 15/33) with ASP surface . 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.