North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field

KGYI / PNX

Denison, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
6 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGYI 042150Z 21006KT 10SM BKN035 BKN055 25/18 A2995

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 749 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,249 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,249 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GYI
13 ✈️
31
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
2,300 ft 150 ft ASP 142°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
9,000 ft 150 ft PEM 181°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
8,000 ft 150 ft ASP 181°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGYI

7,564 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.1%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
1.2%

North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 8.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
8.9%
E
10.7%
SE
16.1%
S
28.8%
SW
7.9%
W
2.3%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.7°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,564 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGYI
IATA Code: PNX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 749 ft MSL

Location

City: Denison
Country: US
Latitude: 33.714100°
Longitude: -96.673698°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 2,300 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field

Overview

North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field serves the Denison area as a medium-sized airport located in northeastern Texas. Situated at 749 feet above mean sea level with three runways, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the North Texas region. Its strategic location and multiple runway configurations support diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 88.7% of the time, with minimal IFR and LIFR occurrences. The airport experiences prevailing southerly winds averaging 8.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from -10°C to 35°C. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR weather conditions, making these months particularly favorable for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with substantial length variations: 13/31 at 2,300 feet, 17L/35R at 9,000 feet, and 17R/35L at 8,000 feet. Surface compositions include asphalt (ASP) and Portland cement (PEM) pavements. Wind data indicates consistent favorable wind alignments across all runways, with minimal average crosswind components between 3.7 and 5.4 knots.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, providing pilots flexible approach options. The longest runway (17L/35R at 9,000 feet) offers the most extensive landing surface with the lowest average crosswind of 3.7 knots. Visibility typically exceeds 9.5 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence.

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.