Is KGBD VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KGBD has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 050° at 6 kt, runway 35 gives a 4 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Great Bend Municipal Airport have?

Great Bend Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,852 ft (2,393 m). Field elevation is 1,887 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGBD?

AWOS 119.275 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KGBD?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:34 UTC and sunset at 00:13 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:40 UTC.

Are there delays at KGBD right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Great Bend Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Great Bend, KS, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Great Bend Municipal Airport. It's 77°F with 39% humidity. Winds from 050° at 6 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKGBDIATAGBDLOCALGBD

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

Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,887ft575 m

Longest runway7,852ft2,393 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates38.34, -98.8638°20'39.5"N 98°51'33.1"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

33 min ago

77°F25°C · Dew 50°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

050° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity39%
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Pressure1025.8 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KGBD 042256Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP247 T02500100 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind050° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature77°F / 25°C

Dew point50°F · 39% RH

Altimeter30.29 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Great Bend Muni, KS, US·33 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Mon 00:00Z – Tue 00:00Z

InitialMon 00:00Zuntil Mon 16:00Z
VFRWind080° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
TemporaryMon 11:00Zuntil Mon 14:00Z
MVFRVis5 smWeatherMist
FromMon 16:00Zuntil Tue 00:00Z
VFRWind170° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyClear

RAW

TAF KGBD 042320Z 0500/0524 08004KT P6SM SKC
  TEMPO 0511/0514 5SM BR
  FM051600 17012KT P6SM SKC

Issued 04 Oct 2026 23:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

17/35

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind5 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 Great Bend Municipal Airport (KGBD) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Great Bend Municipal Airport. It's 77°F with 39% humidity. Winds from 050° at 6 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is KGBD VFR or IFR right now?: KGBD is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KGBD has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 050° at 6 kt, runway 35 gives a 4 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Great Bend Municipal Airport have?: Great Bend Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,852 ft (2,393 m). Field elevation is 1,887 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGBD?: AWOS 119.275 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KGBD?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:34 UTC and sunset at 00:13 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:40 UTC.
Are there delays at KGBD right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KGBD.

Runways

2 total

17/35◐ lit

7,852 ft2,393 × 100 ft · Asphalt

11/29◐ lit

4,706 ft1,434 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS119.275AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Center118.80KANSAS CITY CNTR

Radio / FSS122.50WICHITA RDO

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

Within 40 NM

HIL

HilynNDB

338 kHz2.2 NM293° NW

BabsyNDB

419 kHz5.6 NM178° S

LQR

LarnedNDB

296 kHz13.7 NM232° SW

LYO

LyonsNDB

386 kHz29.8 NM089° E

HYS

HaysVORTAC

110.40 MHz36.0 NM327° NW

PTT

PrattNDB

356 kHz37.6 NM172° S

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