Greenville Spartanburg International Airport

KGSP / GSP

Greer, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
10 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGSP 042153Z 22010KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02280122
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (964 ft)
Pressure Alt
702 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,893 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGSP 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)
22:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM051000
+12h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist
10:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GSP
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
11,000 ft 150 ft PEM 32°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGSP

4,583 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
6.2%

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 21.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
15%
NE
18.4%
E
4.2%
SE
2%
S
8.2%
SW
20.4%
W
7.5%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -11°C to 32°C
-11°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

October November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

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

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGSP
IATA Code: GSP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 964 ft MSL

Location

City: Greer
Country: US
Latitude: 34.895699°
Longitude: -82.218903°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Greenville Spartanburg International Airport

Overview

Greenville Spartanburg International Airport serves the metropolitan areas of Greenville and Spartanburg in South Carolina, located in Greer. As a medium-sized international airport situated at 964 feet mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial and general aviation operations in the Upstate region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 79% of the time, with only 12% of observations involving marginal or instrument flight rules. The airport experiences prevailing southwest winds at an average of 6.5 knots, with seasonal temperatures ranging from -9°C to 32°C. October, November, and September offer the most consistent and favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial 11,000-foot runway (04/22) with a precision approach pavement surface. Its southwest wind pattern means aircraft can utilize runway 04/22 with nearly 100% wind favorability and minimal average crosswind of just 2.4 knots. Visibility averages 9.5 statute miles, with only 1.8% of observations showing restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 provides excellent wind alignment, making it the primary approach option for most aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential fog in approximately 3.4% of observations, particularly during seasonal transitions. The consistent wind patterns and long runway provide reliable approach and landing conditions across most weather scenarios.

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.