Abernathy Field

KGZS

Pulaski, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
19:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KGZS 041935Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 32/23 A3001 RMK A01

Weather Briefing

VFR

Abernathy Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 5 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (685 ft)
Pressure Alt
603 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,807 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GZS
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,001 ft 75 ft ASP 153°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KGZS

19,707 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
5.5%
LIFR
3.4%

Abernathy Field typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 48.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 48.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.5%
N
11.5%
S
16.1%
W
2.2%
NE
1.5%
NW
7.5%
SE
4.9%
SW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.1°C
Range: -13°C to 36°C
-13°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

July April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 19,707 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abernathy Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KGZS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 685 ft MSL

Location

City: Pulaski
Country: US
Latitude: 35.153702°
Longitude: -87.056801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abernathy Field

Abernathy Field (KGZS) is located in Pulaski, US at an elevation of 685 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 5,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 19,707 weather observations shows KGZS maintains VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KGZS come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (48.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 14.1°C (57°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.51 to 30.6 inHg (999-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 19,707 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.