Gainesville Regional Airport (KGNV)

Gainesville, United States · North America

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

KGNV

IATA

GNV

City

Gainesville

Country

United States

Region

North America

Elevation

152 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

29.6900, -82.2718

Overview

North central Florida airport near University of Florida with flight training programs.

Current Weather at KGNV

Pilots flying into or out of Gainesville Regional Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR KGNV 030853Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM BKN035 OVC070 23/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02330189 57003

Wind 060° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 06

Current TAF

TAF KGNV 030520Z 0306/0406 06008KT P6SM OVC040 FM031300 04014G22KT P6SM BKN250 FM031800 05018G26KT P6SM SCT250 FM040100 05009KT P6SM FEW250

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Gainesville Regional Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for KGNV. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KGNV. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Gainesville. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Gainesville Regional Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Gainesville Regional Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KGNV include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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