Glacier Park International Airport

KGPI / FCA

Kalispell, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
20:55Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
150°
7 SM
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGPI 042055Z 15006KT 7SM -RA FEW011 BKN022 OVC032 07/05 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP085 P0001 60001 T00670050 57020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,977 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,200 ft AGL
OVC 3,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,077 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,177 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,177 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
908 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,977 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,165 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,919 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGPI 041729Z 0418/0518 18007KT P6SM -RA BKN010 OVC035 FM050700 18004KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC015 TEMPO 0510/0514 1SM -RA BR OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:36Z BASE
+0h
IFR 180° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Rain
07:00Z FM050700
+10h
MVFR 180° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPI
02
20
07
25
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 9,007 ft 150 ft ASP 35°
2.5 kt 5.4 kt
115° angle
07/25 3,043 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
3,504 ft 75 ft ASP 136°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGPI

4,583 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.1%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
6%

Glacier Park International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 47.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 47.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
4.6%
E
1.3%
SE
3%
S
17.2%
SW
9%
W
7.4%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.3°C
Range: -18°C to 29°C
-18°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,583 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Glacier Park International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGPI
IATA Code: FCA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,977 ft MSL

Location

City: Kalispell
Country: US
Latitude: 48.310501°
Longitude: -114.255997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,007 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 3,043 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,504 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Glacier Park International Airport

Overview

Glacier Park International Airport serves the Kalispell, Montana region, providing access to northwest Montana and proximity to Glacier National Park. Located at 2977 ft MSL with three asphalt runways, the airport supports regional and commercial aviation in a mountainous terrain environment. Its medium-sized infrastructure accommodates diverse aircraft operations in a challenging geographic setting.

Flying Conditions

Weather at KGPI demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 74.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 29°C, creating potential for significant temperature-related performance considerations. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 6.7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 48.1% of the time and maximum gusts reaching 33 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with substantial length, particularly Runway 02/20 at 9007 feet, enabling operations for larger aircraft. Situated at coordinates 48.310501, -114.255997, the airport's elevation and surrounding terrain suggest potential mountain wave and orographic effects. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments with modest average crosswind components. Runway 02/20 presents the lowest average crosswind at 3.2 knots, potentially offering the most consistent approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate reduced visibility in approximately 5.6% of observations and prepare for potential instrument meteorological conditions, particularly during winter months.

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.