Arlington Municipal Airport

KGKY

Arlington, US

Last Updated
May 1, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
12 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGKY 012153Z 03012KT 10SM -RA FEW050 OVC085 18/07 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB44 SLP147 P0000 T01780072

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 628 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,628 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,128 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Arlington Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 8,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 12 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 23:00Z.

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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (628 ft)
Pressure Alt
576 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,087 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGKY 012104Z 0121/0218 04011KT P6SM VCSH FEW045 OVC090 TEMPO 0121/0123 -SHRA FM012300 06008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 FM020400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 FM020800 31005KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
23:00Z FM012300
+1h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
04:00Z FM020400
+6h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
08:00Z FM020800
+10h
VFR 310° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKY
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
6,080 ft 100 ft CON 168°
7.7 kt 9.2 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGKY

6,198 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.4%
MVFR
15.6%
IFR
4.2%
LIFR
1.9%

Arlington Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 12.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.3%
N
11.1%
S
32.4%
W
2.6%
NE
3.2%
NW
11.8%
SE
18.7%
SW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: -11°C to 37°C
-11°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,198 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arlington Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGKY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 628 ft MSL

Location

City: Arlington
Country: US
Latitude: 32.663898°
Longitude: -97.094299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 6,080 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Arlington Municipal Airport

Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) is located in Arlington, US at an elevation of 628 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 6,080 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 6,198 weather observations shows KGKY maintains VFR conditions 78.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KGKY come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 17°C (63°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.53 to 30.72 inHg (1000-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,198 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.