Is KGPZ VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KGPZ has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 320° at 10 kt, runway 34 gives a 9 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field have?

Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,756 ft (1,754 m). Field elevation is 1,355 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGPZ?

AWOS 111.40 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KGPZ?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:17 UTC and sunset at 23:47 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:18 UTC.

Are there delays at KGPZ right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field

General Aviation Airport · Grand Rapids, MN, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field. It's 59°F with 47% humidity. Winds from 320° at 10 kt. Cloud ceiling 8,000 ft.

ICAOKGPZIATAGPZLOCALGPZ

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

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

Elevation1,355ft413 m

Longest runway5,756ft1,754 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates47.21, -93.5147°12'40.0"N 93°30'35.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

59°F15°C · Dew 39°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

320° @ 10 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling8,000 ft AGL
Humidity47%
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Pressure1023.1 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 8,000′

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KGPZ 042156Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM OVC080 15/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP236 T01500039

Decoded — plain language

Wind320° @ 10 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature59°F / 15°C

Dew point39°F · 47% RH

Altimeter30.21 inHg

Ceiling8,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyOvercast 8,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:56Z·Grand Rapids/Itasca Cnty, MN, US·28 min ago

Runway winds

16/34

Headwind9 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind9 kt

Crosswind4 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 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field (KGPZ) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field. It's 59°F with 47% humidity. Winds from 320° at 10 kt. Cloud ceiling 8,000 ft. (observed 21:56 UTC)
Is KGPZ VFR or IFR right now?: KGPZ is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KGPZ has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 320° at 10 kt, runway 34 gives a 9 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field have?: Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,756 ft (1,754 m). Field elevation is 1,355 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KGPZ?: AWOS 111.40 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KGPZ?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:17 UTC and sunset at 23:47 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:18 UTC.
Are there delays at KGPZ right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KGPZ.

Runways

2 total

16/34◐ lit

5,756 ft1,754 × 100 ft · Asphalt

05/23◐ lit

3,000 ft914 × 60 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS111.40AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS122.05PRINCETON RDO

Center127.90MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

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