Arlington Municipal Airport

KGKY

Arlington, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 14:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
14:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
12 kt
170° G25 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGKY 271453Z 17012G25KT 10SM CLR 28/22 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 14027/1442 SLP140 T02830222 58007

Weather Briefing

VFR

Arlington Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 12 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 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
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: 2,287 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KGKY 271455Z 2715/2812 18016G26KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 16 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GKY
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
6,080 ft 100 ft CON 168°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGKY

7,953 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.6%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
1.6%

Arlington Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.1% 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: 12.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.2%
N
10.6%
S
31.4%
W
2.6%
NE
4.3%
NW
10.3%
SE
20.6%
SW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.8°C
Range: -11°C to 37°C
-11°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,953 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 7,953 weather observations shows KGKY maintains VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 5.5% 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 2.8 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 18.8°C (66°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 7,953 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.