Is KAKH VFR or IFR right now?

KAKH is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KAKH has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 050° at 3 kt, runway 03 gives a 3 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Gastonia Municipal Airport have?

Gastonia Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,769 ft (1,149 m). Field elevation is 798 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAKH?

ASOS 135.725 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KAKH?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:22 UTC and sunset at 23:04 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:29 UTC.

Are there delays at KAKH right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAKH.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Gastonia Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Gastonia, NC, United States

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Gastonia Municipal Airport. It's 66°F with 87% humidity. Winds from 050° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,400 ft.

ICAOKAKHIATA—LOCALAKH

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation798ft243 m

Longest runway3,769ft1,149 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates35.2, -81.1535°12'09.4"N 81°08'59.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

35 min ago

66°F18.9°C · Dew 62°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

050° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling1,400 ft AGL
Humidity87%
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Pressure1019 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 1,400′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KAKH 042254Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC014 19/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01890167 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature66°F / 18.9°C

Dew point62°F · 87% RH

Altimeter30.09 inHg

Ceiling1,400 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyOvercast 1,400′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:54Z·Gastonia Muni, NC, US·35 min ago

Runway winds

03/21

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind3 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

Updated 23:29 UTC

What is the weather at Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Gastonia Municipal Airport. It's 66°F with 87% humidity. Winds from 050° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,400 ft. (observed 22:54 UTC)
Is KAKH VFR or IFR right now?: KAKH is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KAKH has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 050° at 3 kt, runway 03 gives a 3 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Gastonia Municipal Airport have?: Gastonia Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,769 ft (1,149 m). Field elevation is 798 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAKH?: ASOS 135.725 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KAKH?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:22 UTC and sunset at 23:04 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:29 UTC.
Are there delays at KAKH right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAKH.

Runways

1 total

03/21◐ lit

3,769 ft1,149 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

ASOS135.725

UNICOM123.00CTAF/UNICOM

Approach134.75CHARLOTTE APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.