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KMGM/MGM METAR & TAF Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport

Montgomery, AlabamaElevation 221 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR7 min old
No ceiling, visibility 3 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
3 SM
4.8 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-750 ft
-971 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0855Z (3:55 AM local) · 7 min old

KMGM is currently MVFR. Winds are calm. Visibility is 3 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: mist. The main issue is mist reported.

WIND
Calm
No steady wind.
VISIBILITY
3 statute miles
4.8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
SCT001
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
9°C / 8°C
48°F / 46°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.23 inHg
1023.7 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO BR SCT RMK AO2

Hover or tap any group for a plain-English explanation.

REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
T00890083
precise temperature 8.9°C, dew point 8.3°C
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station needs maintenance
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0722Z (2:22 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (1:00 AM local)

KMGM forecast starts VFR at 07Z. Worst period is 07Z to 11Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 11Z to 15Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
0700Z2:00 AM1136Z6:36 AM1612Z11:12 AM2048Z3:48 PM0124Z8:24 PM0600Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: P6SM SCT TEMPO BR SKC FEW

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FAA: no delays reported at MGM.

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.

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 calm, visibility 3 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests tuesday sunny, high near 77F, low near 47F, 0% chance of precipitation. Key risks: thunderstorms in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms in the forecastWeather.gov
Saturday: Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. Watch for developing convection and plan alternates.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tuesday Sunny 77/47 NE 4 kt – 0%
Wednesday Mostly Sunny 77/50 E 4 kt – 0%
Thursday Sunny 80/55 NE 9 kt – 0%
Friday Mostly Sunny 81/59 E 9 kt – 2%
Saturday Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 80/60 E 9 kt – 54% Thunderstorms in the forecast
Sunday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 79/58 E 4 kt – 44%
Monday Mostly Sunny 82 SE 4 kt – 7%

Source: National Weather Service (office BMX). Forecast issued 0902Z.

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
NESW10280321CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 9,020 ft

H1
Dimensions
90 x 90 ft
Surface
Concrete (fair)
RWY H1
10/28
Dimensions
9,020 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 1096°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 28276°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
03/21
Dimensions
4,011 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 0333°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21213°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
-750 ft
Pressure altitude
-89 ft
Field elevation
221 ft MSL
Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Dewpoint
8°C (46°F)
Altimeter
30.23 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
2301Z 6:01 PM
Sunrise
1158Z 6:58 AM
Loggable night
2326Z (6:26 PM local) → 1133Z (6:33 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2301Z (6:01 PM local) → 1158Z (6:58 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0001Z (7:01 PM local) → 1058Z (5:58 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

Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport is in Montgomery, Alabama. Field elevation 221 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
ManagerLOYD JENKINS
Manager phone334-281-5040
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMGM / MGM
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANNISTON
RegionAlabama
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.3006, -86.3940
Distance from city6 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt1,200 ft MSL
CTAF119.700
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.85
APP/DEP
A/D
120.675
ATIS
ATIS
118.3
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.7
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND
GND
38.2
ARNG OPS
MISC
27.68
ANG OPS
OPS
122.2
ANNISTON RDO
RDO
122.85
SFA
SFA
119.7
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

KMGM traffic patterns

2026-06-12 to 2026-10-25, 71 days observed · data 2026-10-25

High confidence
TRAFFIC VOLUME (30-DAY)
AVG LANDINGS/DAY
8
AVG OPS/DAY
12.7
Activity trend over 18 days: falling, from 13 to 12 operations per dayOperations trend (18 days)

Busiest day: Thu · Busiest month: Jul

FLEET MIX
Piston single 44%Unknown 20%Airliner 20%Jet 7%Helicopter 5%Turboprop 3%Twin 1%

Mostly small piston aircraft.

TOP AIRCRAFT TYPES
›C172 (Piston single) · ~87 landings/mo
›P28A (Piston single) · ~73 landings/mo
›CRJ9 (Airliner) · ~49 landings/mo
›TEX2 (Unknown) · ~36 landings/mo
›UNKN (Unknown) · ~19 landings/mo
LIKELY BASED AIRCRAFT
Low-confidence estimate

Aircraft likely based near this airport (estimate), mostly aircraft of unknown type.

›TEX2 (Unknown)
›P28A (Piston single)
›C172 (Piston single)
›H60 (Helicopter)
›UNKN (Unknown)

This is an estimate based on repeated flight patterns, not registration data. Do not rely on it to identify specific aircraft or owners.

Data limitations (4)
›ADS-B coverage is incomplete; counts are an observed lower bound, not official totals.
›Some aircraft do not transmit usable ADS-B and are not counted.
›Aircraft types and based estimates are inferred and may be wrong.
›This is not official ATC, FAA, or airport data.
NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

KMXF Maxwell Air Force Base
5 NM N
MVFR
KSEM Craig Field
30 NM W
VFR
KTOI Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field
33 NM SE
VFR
KALX Thomas C Russell Field
43 NM NE
VFR
KAUO Auburn University Regional Airport
52 NM E
VFR
KEDN Enterprise Municipal Airport
65 NM SE
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ACR & LRG MIL ACFT SHOULD NOT TAXI ON RWY 03/21.
›MILITARY: BIRD HAZARD. CTC BASE OPS ON 360.975 FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND. BASH PHASE II BIRD ACT IS DURG APR AND FM 1 SEP TO 31 DEC.
›MILITARY: OIL: JOAP.
›ANG RAMP - REDUCED WINGTIP CLEARANCE FOR PARKING SPOTS 11-16 WHEN F-35 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN USE.
›RSTD - TWY E 35' WIDE, MIL ACFT RSTD FM USE.
›WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 10/28 PRESET MED INTST, MIRL RWY 03/21 PRESET LOW INTST. PAPI RWYS 03, 21, 10, & 28 OPR CONSLY. ACTVT MALSR RWYS 10 & 28; REIL RWY 03 - CTAF.
›HOOK BAK-12B(B) (1500 FT).
›HOOK BAK-12B(B) (1510 FT).
›ARNG - F/W ACFT INBD TO ARNG RAMP CTC ARNG 10MIN PRIOR TO ETA AND UPON ENTY TWY D. L-3 (C-12)MAINT AVBL ON CALL, C334-280-4890 COMMUNICATIONS.
›UP TO 2200 PSI.
›TPA: 1200 FT AGL CONV ACFT, 1700 FT AGL JET ACFT.
›SERVICE-FUEL: ( A++100 (MIL)).
›MILITARY: FLUID: LHNIT.
›NO 180 DEG TURNS ON RWY 10/28 BY DC-9 OR LARGER ACFT.
›MILITARY: RWY 10 AND RWY 28 BAK-12B(B) AVBL WITH 30 MIN PN 1200-0500Z++. 8 PT TIE-DOWNS ON BAK-12B(B). RAISED CABLE ON ATIS BCST.
›CAUTION: DO NOT MISTAKE MAXWELL AFB - 6 NM NORTH FOR MONGOMERY RGNL. NUMEROUS HEL AND LOW SPEED ACFT INVOF ARPT DURG DALGT HRS.
›ARNG: ANG RAMP CONST WIP. CTC AFLD MGMT FOR TAXI INSTR. TRANSPORT ACFT LTD TO MIN THRUST WHILE ON ANG RAMP. CONES BLOCKING THROAT OF ANG RAMP. CTC BASE OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING ANG RAMP FOR REMOVAL. INBD FOR ANG CTC BAMA OPS 15 MIN PRIOR LDG. ACFT PARKING EXTREMELY LMTD CTC BASE OPNS FOR PARKING INSTR. TSNT PARKING EXTREMELY LIMITED. PPR FOR USE OF ANG RAMP CTC ANG OPNS DSN358-9255/9256/C334-394-7255/7256. ANG BASE OPS FACILITY AVBL 1200-2230Z++.
›CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS & LRG MIL ACFT REQUIRING PARKING, EXCP WITH 72 HRS PPR CTC AMGR 334-281-5040.
›MILITARY: ANG: ONGOING CONSTR ON RAMP. CTC BASE OPS FOR TAX/PRKG INSTRNS DSN 358-9255 OR C334-394-7255.
›RWY 03/21 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›DC-10-10 320; DC-10-30 & 40 400; L1011 350; B747 500.
›PCR VALUE: 150/F/A/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 600/F/A/X/T
›ANG: RWY CC NOT RPT.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DANNELLY APCH AT 334-284-4575, WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›ALABAMA ANG ONLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KMGM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMGM have a METAR?
Yes. KMGM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does KMGM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for KMGM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at KMGM?
KMGM sits at 221 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMGM?
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.