Current Conditions at KGXY
Greeley-Weld County Airport. Live data for pilots flying the northern Front Range.
Live Weather
TAF (Forecast) from KDEN
No TAF is issued for KGXY. The nearest terminal forecast is Denver International, 36 nm south. Expect conditions on the northern Front Range to differ, especially with upslope flow.
Live ATC Audio
Denver Approach and Departure handle Greeley traffic on flight following and IFR. Opens LiveATC.net in a new tab.
KGXY is non-towered and not covered by LiveATC. Aircraft in the pattern self-announce on 122.7, which is not streamed. Pick the Denver Approach feed that includes the north sector (134.85) to hear Greeley departures and arrivals talking to TRACON. Pair this with the Live Traffic map further down to follow a specific aircraft.
Density Altitude
Field elevation 4,697 ft. Drag the temperature to see how a hot afternoon changes performance.
Waiting for live altimeter setting.
Runway Winds
Live wind converted to magnetic and broken out per runway. Best headwind is highlighted.
Crosswind color: green under 10 kt, amber 10 to 15 kt, red over 15 kt. Archer demonstrated crosswind is 17 kt. Runway 35 is preferred when wind is under 5 kt and for touch and goes. Runway 17/35 is preferred when the crosswind component on 10/28 exceeds 12 kt. Runway 28 uses right traffic.
Sunlight and Night Flying
Local Mountain time. Two different FAA definitions of "night" and both are shown.
Logging night time (61.51): end of evening civil twilight to beginning of morning civil twilight. Night passenger currency (61.57): landings must be made from 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise.
Weather Map
Pilot Reports and AIRMETs
Icing, turbulence, and cloud tops over the Front Range, the Cheyenne Ridge, and the South Platte Valley. Opens the FAA map centered on KGXY.
Live Traffic
ADS-B traffic around KGXY right now. See who's in the pattern.
Not for traffic separation. Aircraft without ADS-B Out will not appear.
Active NOTAMs
Review current Notices to Air Missions for KGXY, including runway closures, taxiway changes, lighting outages, and airspace advisories.
Always check NOTAMs and weather prior to departure. Oil drilling rigs up to 120 ft operate on and near the airport, and wildlife and birds are common on the field. Departing Runway 28, avoid a southbound turn before crossing the Runway 10 threshold.
Airport Communications
- CTAF / UNICOM: 122.7
- WX AWOS-3PT: 135.175 (970-352-3511)
- Airport Office: 970-336-3000
- Denver Approach: 134.85
- Denver Departure: 134.85
- Clearance Delivery: 126.65
- ARTCC: Denver Center
- FSS: Denver Flight Service
KGXY is non-towered. Self-announce on 122.7, activate MIRL and REIL on CTAF, and pick up IFR clearances on 126.65. Field is attended 0600 to 2000 local. After hours, call 970-336-3010 and follow the prompts.
Airport Details
Greeley-Weld County Airport (GXY / KGXY)
3 miles east of Greeley, CO 80631
Non-towered | Elevation: 4,697 ft MSL | Pattern Altitude: 5,497 ft MSL
- 17/35: 10,000 ft x 100 ft (asphalt, ILS RWY 35, left traffic both ends)
- 10/28: 5,801 ft x 100 ft (asphalt, left traffic Rwy 10, right traffic Rwy 28)
- Rwy 35 displaced threshold 1,100 ft. PAPI on 10, 17, 35; VASI on 28.
- Fuel: 100LL (full and self serve), Jet-A
- Parking: hangars and tiedowns
- Airframe / Powerplant: MAJOR
- Oxygen: bottled (high/low)
- Maintenance / Avionics: Western Plains Aviation, Beegles Aircraft Service