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KGDV/GDV METAR & TAF Dawson Community Airport

Glendive, MontanaElevation 2,458 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR53 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
080@7
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
952 ft
-1,506 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0256Z (8:56 PM local) · 53 min old

KGDV is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 7 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
80° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
2°C / -5°C
36°F / 23°F. 7°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.46 inHg
1031.5 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

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REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
SLP343
sea-level pressure 1034.3 hPa
T00171050
precise temperature 1.7°C, dew point -5.0°C
51013
3-hour pressure tendency: rising then steady (1.3 hPa change)
FZRANO
freezing-rain sensor not operating
TSNO
thunderstorm/lightning sensor not operating
$
station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2330Z (5:30 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (6:00 PM local)

KGDV forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 12Z to 17Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 00Z to 06Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

VFR
BKN0606,000 ft
BKN0808,000 ft
OVC0181,800 ft
0000Z6:00 PM0448Z10:48 PM0936Z3:36 AM1424Z8:24 AM1912Z1:12 PM0000Z6:00 PM

Codes in this report: P6SM SKC BKN PROB30 OVC

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FAA: no delays reported at GDV.

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

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 VFR, wind from 80° at 7 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tonight partly cloudy then slight chance light rain, low near 28F, 20% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain 28 ENE 11 kt – 20%
Monday Slight Chance Freezing Rain then Cloudy 46/27 ESE 14 kt 21 kt 15%
Tuesday Slight Chance Light Snow then Light Rain Likely 48/29 SSE 11 kt 17 kt 68%
Wednesday Sunny 55/25 W 12 kt 18 kt 1%
Thursday Sunny 55/27 ENE 6 kt – 2%
Friday Slight Chance Rain And Snow 49/29 NE 10 kt 17 kt 33%
Saturday Chance Rain And Snow 50/30 N 4 kt – 37%
Sunday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain 55 SSW 6 kt – 23%

Source: National Weather Service (office GGW). Forecast issued 0348Z.

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
NESW12300220 80°80°7 kt80°80° 780°
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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
080° at 7 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 025 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
02
HEAD
5 kt
CROSS
5 kt R
BEST
12
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
OK
30
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
20
HEAD
5 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
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 5,704 ft

12/30
Dimensions
5,704 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 12136°T
Landing length (LDA)5,704 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,704 / 5,704 / 5,704 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30316°T
Landing length (LDA)5,704 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,704 / 5,704 / 5,704 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
02/20
Dimensions
3,002 x 60 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0236°T
Landing length (LDA)3,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,002 / 3,002 / 3,002 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20216°T
Landing length (LDA)3,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,002 / 3,002 / 3,002 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
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
952 ft
Pressure altitude
1,918 ft
Field elevation
2,458 ft MSL
Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Dewpoint
-5°C (23°F)
Altimeter
30.46 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
2354Z 5:54 PM
Sunrise
1333Z 7:33 AM
Loggable night
0025Z (6:25 PM local) → 1301Z (7:01 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2354Z (5:54 PM local) → 1333Z (7:33 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0054Z (6:54 PM local) → 1233Z (6:33 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

Dawson Community Airport is in Glendive, Montana. Field elevation 2,458 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
ManagerCRAIG HOSTETLER
Manager phone406-989-2054
AttendedDaily, 0730–1830
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGDV / GDV
SectionalBILLINGS
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)GREAT FALLS
RegionMontana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates47.1377, -104.8069
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

135.075
AWOS 3
AWOS
122.55
GREAT FALLS RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
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.

KSDY Sidney - Richland Regional Airport
42 NM NE
VFR
KBHK Baker Municipal Airport
53 NM SE
VFR
KMLS Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field
62 NM SW
VFR
KOLF L M Clayton Airport
65 NM NW
VFR
KXWA Williston Basin International Airport
80 NM NE
VFR
KDIK Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport
85 NM E
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›AIRFIELD SURFACE CONDITIONS UNMONITORED 0100-1100 NOV-MAY.
›AFTER HRS CONTACT AMGR 406-989-2054.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›ACTIVATE MIRL RWY 02-20 AND RWY 12-30, PAPI RWY 02 AND RWY 20, REIL RWY 12 AND RWY 30 - CTAF. VASI RY 12/30 OPER CONTINUOUSLY.
›TWY A HAS EDGE LIPS EXCEEDING 3 IN.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KGDV on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGDV have a METAR?
Yes. KGDV has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KGDV have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KGDV; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KGDV?
KGDV sits at 2,458 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGDV?
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.