Piedmont Triad International Airport

KGSO / GSO

Greensboro, US

Last Updated
Jun 15, 11:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
11:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
10 kt
340° G18 kt
10 SM
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGSO 151154Z 34010G18KT 10SM FEW013 BKN075 BKN110 BKN250 21/13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP106 60000 70001 T02110133 10233 20211 51028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 925 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,225 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,425 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,925 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,925 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Piedmont Triad International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 7,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 10 knots with gusts to 18 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 6 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 7500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (925 ft)
Pressure Alt
963 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,905 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGSO 151120Z 1512/1612 32008G15KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM160000 36005KT P6SM BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM160000
+12h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSO
05L
23R
05R
23L
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05L/23R 9,000 ft 150 ft ASPH 46°
4.1 kt 9.1 kt
66° angle
05R/23L 10,001 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 46°
4.1 kt 9.1 kt
66° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
6,380 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGSO

7,333 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.8%
MVFR
9%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
5.6%

Piedmont Triad International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 10.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.1%
N
10.3%
S
11.2%
W
12.6%
NE
14.3%
NW
9.8%
SE
1.8%
SW
24.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.4°C
Range: -14°C to 36°C
-14°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

June April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,333 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Piedmont Triad International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGSO
IATA Code: GSO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 925 ft MSL

Location

City: Greensboro
Country: US
Latitude: 36.097801°
Longitude: -79.937302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 10,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,380 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Piedmont Triad International Airport

Overview

Piedmont Triad International Airport serves the Greensboro metropolitan area in North Carolina, positioned at an elevation of 925 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it supports a variety of aviation operations, including commercial, cargo, and general aviation traffic. The airport's strategic location and substantial runway lengths make it a key transportation hub for the Piedmont region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at GSO are predominantly VFR, with visual flight rules applying 79% of the time. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -11°C to 31°C, which can impact aircraft performance and pilot planning. The prevailing southwest winds at 225° average 7.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots, and periods of calm conditions occurring 13.4% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features three paved runways, with the longest runway (05R/23L) extending 10,001 feet, providing ample length for most aircraft types. All three runways demonstrate consistent favorable wind alignments, with crosswinds typically minimal (3.6-5.2 knots). The surrounding terrain is characteristic of the Piedmont region, offering relatively consistent approach conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with high visibility averaging 9.4 statute miles. Low visibility occurs infrequently, with conditions below 3 miles happening only 2.7% of the time, and fog present in just 2.7% of observations. The parallel runways 05L/23R and 05R/23L provide flexible approach options consistent with prevailing wind patterns.

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.