Gilgit Airport (GIL) Weather – METAR & TAF
Live decoded weather for Gilgit Airport (OPGT): wind, visibility, cloud, temperature and what it means for flights.
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Seasonal notes for Gilgit
Flights to mountain airports typically operate under visual flight rules, so low cloud, poor visibility, wind or snow can cancel or delay flights even when the sky above looks clear. Winter and the monsoon season are the most disruption-prone periods.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the METAR for GIL?
A METAR is the routine weather observation for Gilgit Airport, issued about every 30 or 60 minutes. The live decoded METAR is shown above.
What is a TAF?
A TAF is a forecast for the airport covering roughly the next 24 hours. The latest TAF is shown above when one is issued.
What does the flight category mean?
VFR means good visibility and cloud base, MVFR marginal, IFR low, and LIFR very low. Lower categories make delays more likely.