Is KGAD VFR or IFR right now?

KGAD is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KGAD has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 010° at 7 kt, runway 06 gives a 4 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Northeast Alabama Regional Airport have?

Northeast Alabama Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,802 ft (2,073 m). Field elevation is 569 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGAD?

AWOS 127.825 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KGAD?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:41 UTC and sunset at 23:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:49 UTC.

Are there delays at KGAD right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Northeast Alabama Regional Airport

General Aviation Airport · Gadsden, AL, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport. It's 72°F with 46% humidity. Winds from 010° at 7 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKGADIATAGADLOCALGAD

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

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation569ft173 m

Longest runway6,802ft2,073 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates33.97, -86.0933°58'21.4"N 86°05'20.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 7 d ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

72°F22.2°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

010° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity46%
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Pressure1016 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KGAD 271556Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02220100 PNO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind010° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature72°F / 22.2°C

Dew point50°F · 46% RH

Altimeter30.00 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 27 Sep 2026 15:56Z·Gadsden/NE Alabama Rgnl, AL, US·7 d ago

Runway winds

06/24

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

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 23:26 UTC

What is the weather at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (KGAD) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Northeast Alabama Regional Airport. It's 72°F with 46% humidity. Winds from 010° at 7 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 15:56 UTC)
Is KGAD VFR or IFR right now?: KGAD is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KGAD has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 010° at 7 kt, runway 06 gives a 4 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Northeast Alabama Regional Airport have?: Northeast Alabama Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,802 ft (2,073 m). Field elevation is 569 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGAD?: AWOS 127.825 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KGAD?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:41 UTC and sunset at 23:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:49 UTC.
Are there delays at KGAD right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KGAD.

Runways

1 total

06/24◐ lit

6,802 ft2,073 × 150 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS127.825AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach120.05BIRMINGHAM APP/DEP

Radio / FSS112.30ANNISTON RDO

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