Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

KGFL / GFL

Glens Falls, US

Last Updated
May 15, 02:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
02:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGFL 150253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN018 OVC031 09/09 A2977 RMK AO2 RAB11 SLP086 P0001 60001 T00940089 58001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 328 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 3,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,128 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,428 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,100 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 01:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (328 ft)
Pressure Alt
486 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -155 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KGFL 150050Z 1501/1524 VRB03KT 6SM -SHRA BR FEW008 OVC018 TEMPO 1501/1503 4SM -SHRA BR BKN004 FM150600 VRB02KT 2SM -SHRA BR BKN007 OVC014 FM151400 04006KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 OVC040 FM151900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:13Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
06:00Z FM150600
+3h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
14:00Z FM151400
+11h
MVFR 40° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GFL
01
19
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 358°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
2° angle
12/30 4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 110°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGFL

7,771 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.2%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
3.9%

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 38.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.6%
NE
7.2%
E
5.1%
SE
1.8%
S
15.1%
SW
10.8%
W
6.9%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°C
Range: -29°C to 29°C
-29°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

October April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,771 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGFL
IATA Code: GFL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 328 ft MSL

Location

City: Glens Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 43.341202°
Longitude: -73.610298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

Overview

Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport serves the Glens Falls region in upstate New York as a medium-sized airport situated at 328 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 43.341202, -73.610298, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area with two asphalt runways supporting various general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Floyd Bennett Memorial are predominantly VFR, with 68.8% of observations indicating visual flight rules. The airport experiences significant seasonal temperature variation, ranging from -22°C to 29°C, with an average temperature of 3.4°C. Wind patterns are primarily from the south at an average of 6.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 43.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 01/19 at 5000 feet and Runway 12/30 at 4000 feet, both constructed of asphalt surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 01/19 experiencing an average crosswind of 3.4 knots and Runway 12/30 averaging 4.8 knots. Average visibility is excellent at 8.5 statute miles, with only 6% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions occur during autumn months, specifically October, November, and September. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 6.8% of observations with fog presence. The consistent wind patterns and high percentage of VFR conditions make Floyd Bennett Memorial a relatively predictable airport for most general aviation operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.