Piedmont Triad International Airport

KGSO / GSO

Greensboro, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
21:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
7 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
25,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGSO 042154Z 23007KT 10SM FEW200 OVC250 23/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP208 T02280106

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 925 ft
FEW 20,000 ft AGL
OVC 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,925 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,925 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (925 ft)
Pressure Alt
693 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,875 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGSO 041720Z 0418/0518 23008KT P6SM SCT250 FM051600 23011G18KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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
Active: 23R
9,000 ft 150 ft ASPH 46°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 23L
10,001 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 46°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
14/32 6,380 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
0.6 kt 7.0 kt
95° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGSO

4,672 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.6%
MVFR
9.2%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
6.5%

Piedmont Triad International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 12.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.5%
NE
15.8%
E
5.9%
SE
1.9%
S
8.9%
SW
18.9%
W
13%
NW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -14°C to 31°C
-14°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.8%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,672 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.