KGCK/GCK METAR & TAF Garden City Regional Airport

Garden City, KansasElevation 2,891 ftMedium airport

CURRENT STATUS

MVFR18 min old

Ceiling 1,100 ft, visibility 6 SM, mist.

FLIGHT CATEGORY

MVFR

ceiling & visibility

WIND

010@4

steady

VISIBILITY

6 SM

9.7 km

CEILING

1,100 ft

lowest BKN/OVC

DENSITY ALT

3,003 ft

+112 ft vs field

CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0021Z (7:21 PM local) · 18 min old

KGCK is currently MVFR. Winds are from the north at 4 knots. Visibility is 6 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,100 feet AGL. Reported weather: mist. The main issue is mist reported.

WIND

10° at 4 kt

Steady.

VISIBILITY

6 statute miles

9.7 km, good.

CEILING & SKY

Ceiling 1,100 ft

Lowest broken or overcast layer.

TEMP / DEWPOINT

13°C / 13°C

55°F / 55°F. 0°C spread.

ALTIMETER

30.25 inHg

1024.4 hPa, above standard.

WEATHER & HAZARDS

BR, LOW CIG

Mist reported.

Codes in this report: BR BKN OVC RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED

AO2

automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)

RAE08

rain ended at :08 past the hour

P0000

0.00 inches of precipitation in the last hour

T01330128

precise temperature 13.3°C, dew point 12.8°C

TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (7:00 PM local)

KGCK forecast starts IFR at 00Z. Worst period is 00Z to 04Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG). Best period is 14Z to 00Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

OVC008800 ft · 5 SM

BKN0121,200 ft · 5 SM

BKN009900 ft · 4 SM

BKN0353,500 ft

0000Z7:00 PM0448Z11:48 PM0936Z4:36 AM1424Z9:24 AM1912Z2:12 PM0000Z7:00 PM

Codes in this report: OVC BR BKN P6SM

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FAA: no delays reported at GCK.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

›Mist reported.

›Forecast: ceiling 800 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 10° at 4 kt, visibility 6 SM, ceiling 1,100 ft. Forecast suggests tonight showers and thunderstorms, low near 51F, 92% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast; strong winds in the forecast. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES

Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov

Tonight: Showers And Thunderstorms. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.

Strong winds in the forecastWeather.gov

Monday: winds up to 26 kt. Re-check crosswind components closer to departure.

Day	Conditions	Temp F	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Pilot note
Tonight	Showers And Thunderstorms	51	SSE 13 kt	–	92%	Thunderstorms in the forecast
Monday	Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	70/47	S 17 kt	26 kt	53%	Strong winds in the forecast
Tuesday	Partly Sunny	73/50	S 17 kt	28 kt	5%
Wednesday	Sunny	75/49	SSW 12 kt	–	0%
Thursday	Mostly Sunny	75/53	SSW 8 kt	–	15%
Friday	Chance Rain Showers	72/50	S 17 kt	–	47%
Saturday	Chance Rain Showers	70/47	S 12 kt	–	29%
Sunday	Partly Sunny	67	ENE 8 kt	–	5%

Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.

Source: National Weather Service (office DDC). Forecast issued 0038Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND

2 runways · crosswind ranking

ON-FIELD METAR

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Calm

5 kt

10 kt

15 kt

20 kt

25 kt

30 kt

35 kt

40 kt

45 kt

50 kt

65 kt

75 kt

100 kt

105 kt

Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.

WIND USED

010° at 4 kt

Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.

RECOMMENDED

RWY 354 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind

RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end

HEAD

4 kt

CROSS

1 kt R

BEST

HEAD

2 kt

CROSS

3 kt R

HEAD

2 kt tail

CROSS

3 kt L

HEAD

4 kt tail

CROSS

1 kt L

Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 7,299 ft

12/30

Dimensions

5,700 x 100 ft

Surface

Concrete (good)

Edge lights

MED

RWY 12135°T

Landing length (LDA)5,700 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA5,700 / 5,700 / 5,700 ft

REILYes

VGSIPAPI (P2L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 30315°T

Landing length (LDA)5,700 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA5,700 / 5,700 / 5,700 ft

REILYes

VGSIPAPI (P2L)

Traffic patternLeft

17/35

Dimensions

7,299 x 100 ft

Surface

Concrete (good)

Edge lights

HIGH

RWY 17180°T

Landing length (LDA)7,299 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA7,299 / 7,299 / 7,299 ft

REILYes

VGSIVASI (V4L)

Traffic patternLeft

RWY 350°T

Landing length (LDA)7,299 ft

TORA / TODA / ASDA7,299 / 7,299 / 7,299 ft

ILSILS

Approach lightsMALSR

VGSIVASI (V4L)

Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude

3,003 ft

Pressure altitude

2,561 ft

Field elevation

2,891 ft MSL

Temperature

13°C (55°F)

Dewpoint

13°C (55°F)

Altimeter

30.25 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset

2352Z 6:52 PM

Sunrise

1302Z 8:02 AM

Loggable night

0019Z (7:19 PM local) → 1235Z (7:35 AM local)

end of evening to start of morning civil twilight

Position lights required

2352Z (6:52 PM local) → 1302Z (8:02 AM local)

sunset to sunrise (91.209)

Night passenger currency

0052Z (7:52 PM local) → 1202Z (7:02 AM local)

1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Garden City Regional Airport is in Garden City, Kansas. Field elevation 2,891 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT

OwnershipPublicly owned

UseOpen to the public

TypeMedium airport

Airline serviceYes

ManagerMS. RACHELLE POWELL

Manager phone620-276-1190

AttendedDaily, 0700–2100

CHARTS & AIRSPACE

ICAO / IATAKGCK / GCK

SectionalWICHITA

Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY

Flight service (AFSS)WICHITA

RegionKansas

CountryUnited States

Coordinates37.9275, -100.7240

Distance from city8 NM SE

SERVICES & LIGHTING

Fuel100LL · Jet A

Control towerTowered

Field lightingSee remarks

BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)

CTAF118.150

UNICOM122.950

FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.325

ASOS

125.2

KANSAS CITY CNTR

CNTR

118.15

CTAF

119

GND

122.45

WICHITA RDO

RDO

118.15

TWR

122.95

UNICOM

UNIC

122.950

UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KDDC Dodge City Regional Airport

37 NM E

VFR

KLBL Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport

54 NM S

LIFR

KGUY Guymon Municipal Airport

83 NM SW

IFR

KHYS Hays Regional Airport

VFR

KGBD Great Bend Municipal Airport

92 NM E

IFR

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACTVT MIRL RY 12/30 & HIRL RY 17/35; REIL RYS 17; 12; 30 & MALSR RY 35 - CTAF. PAPI RYS 12 & 30 AND VASI RYS 17 & 35 ON 24 HRS.

›FOR SVC AFTER HRS CALL 620-275-5055.

›FAX 620-276-1192

›EMAIL: RACHELLE.POWELL@GARDENCITYKS.US

›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

›ATCT BLIND SPOT ON THE NORTH TWY A HOLD BAY.

›IN THE EVENT OF AN AIR CARRIER DIVERSION OR OTHER IRREGULAR OPERATIONS EVENTS, AIRCRAFT OPERATORS SHOULD CONTACT AMGR 620-290-3810. FACILITY CONSTRAINTS INCLUDE: LACK OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER PROCESSING FACILITIES, LIMITED NUMBER OF PARKING POSITIONS AND LIMITED TERMINAL SPACE FOR PASSENGERS.

›AIR CARRIER OPS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER SCHEDULED ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES WITHOUT PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AMGR AND CONFIRMATION THAT ARFF IS AVBL PRIOR TO LDNG OR TKOF.

›CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP PPR 48 HRS CALL AMGR (620) 276-1190/(620) 290-3810. ARFF INDEX B PROVIDED.

›RY 35 DESIGNATED THE CALM WIND RY.

›PCR VALUE: 290/R/D/W/T

›PCR VALUE: 270/R/D/W/T

›FOR MILITARY FUEL CALL 620-275-5055.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES

↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov

↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)

↗Wikipedia

↗KGCK on OurAirports

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Does KGCK have a METAR?

Yes. KGCK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.

Does KGCK have a TAF?

Yes, a TAF is issued for KGCK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.

What is the field elevation at KGCK?

KGCK sits at 2,891 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.

Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGCK?

No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.

This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.