MVFR · Marginal VFR
Gilmer County Airport
General Aviation Airport · Ellijay, GA, United States
Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Gilmer County Airport. It's 68°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 040° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,500 ft.
ICAOK49AIATA—LOCAL49A
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,486ft453 m
Longest runway3,507ft1,069 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates34.63, -84.5234°37'40.4"N 84°31'29.6"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
68°F20°C · Dew 68°FMVFR — Marginal VFR
040° @ 4 kt
- Visibility5 sm
- Ceiling2,500 ft AGL
- Humidity100%
- Altimeter30.12 inHg
- Pressure1020.1 hPa
- GustsNone
Overcast 2,500′
Runway winds
03★ Best
Headwind4 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
21
Tailwind4 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Gilmer County Airport (K49A) right now?
- Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Gilmer County Airport. It's 68°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 040° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 2,500 ft. (observed 04:55 UTC)
- Is K49A VFR or IFR right now?
- K49A is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at K49A has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 040° at 4 kt, runway 03 gives a 4 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Gilmer County Airport have?
- Gilmer County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,507 ft (1,069 m). Field elevation is 1,486 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at K49A?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:35 UTC and sunset at 23:18 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:43 UTC.
- Are there delays at K49A right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at K49A.
Runways
03/21◐ lit
Radio frequencies
UNICOM123.00CTAF/UNICOM
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point