Is KGEV VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KGEV has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 010° at 3 kt, runway 10 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Ashe County Airport have?

Ashe County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,002 ft (1,525 m). Field elevation is 3,180 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGEV?

AWOS 120.675 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KGEV?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:23 UTC and sunset at 23:05 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:30 UTC.

Are there delays at KGEV right now?

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

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Ashe County Airport

General Aviation Airport · Jefferson, NC, United States

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Ashe County Airport. It's 63°F with 90% humidity. Winds from 010° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft.

ICAOKGEVIATA—LOCALGEV

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

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

Elevation3,180ft969 m

Longest runway5,002ft1,525 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates36.43, -81.4236°25'56.7"N 81°25'06.7"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

13 min ago

63°F17.3°C · Dew 60°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

010° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling1,700 ft AGL
Humidity90%
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Pressure1021.8 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 1,700′

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KGEV 042315Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM BKN017 17/16 A3017 RMK AO2 T01730157

Decoded — plain language

Wind010° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature63°F / 17.3°C

Dew point60°F · 90% RH

Altimeter30.17 inHg

Ceiling1,700 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyBroken 1,700′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Jefferson/Ashe Cnty, NC, US·13 min ago

Runway winds

10/28

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind3 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 23:28 UTC

What is the weather at Ashe County Airport (KGEV) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Ashe County Airport. It's 63°F with 90% humidity. Winds from 010° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is KGEV VFR or IFR right now?: KGEV is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KGEV has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 010° at 3 kt, runway 10 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Ashe County Airport have?: Ashe County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,002 ft (1,525 m). Field elevation is 3,180 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGEV?: AWOS 120.675 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KGEV?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:23 UTC and sunset at 23:05 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:30 UTC.
Are there delays at KGEV right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KGEV.

Runways

1 total

10/28◐ lit

5,002 ft1,525 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS120.675AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach125.15ATLANTA 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.