KGON Groton New London Airport
Groton New London Airport (GON) is a towered general-aviation airport in Groton, Connecticut, at 9 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 05/23 (5,000 ft), 15/33 (4,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KGON · FAA GON · IATA GON |
|---|---|
| Location | Groton, CT · 41.3301, -72.0451 |
| Elevation | 9 ft MSL (3 m) |
| Tower | 125.6 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.0 MHz |
| FAA charts | 12 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KGON METAR and TAF
METAR KGON 010456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP318 T00111006 401390011| Wind | Calm |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 1°C (34°F) / -1°C (30°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 30.47 inHg (1032 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP318: sea-level pressure 1031.8 hPa · T00111006: temperature 1.1°C, dew point -0.6°C
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 1st at 02:39Z · valid 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KGON 010239Z 0103/0124 35004KT P6SM SKC FM011400 30006KT P6SM SKC FM011700 24009KT P6SM FEW050- Initially · 1st 03Z – 1st 24Z: wind 350° at 4 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 14:00Z: wind 300° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · sky clear
- From · 1st 17:00Z: wind 240° at 9 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · few 5,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 5,000 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 15 / 33 | 4,000 × 96 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | PROVIDENCE APP/DEP | 125.75 |
| ATIS | 127.0 | |
| Clearance delivery | CLNC DEL | 119.85 |
| CTAF | 125.6 | |
| Ground | 121.65 | |
| Operations | ARNG OPS | 126.2 |
| Radio (FSS) | BRIDGEPORT RDO | 122.1 |
| Tower | 125.6 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KGON before you fly.
FAA charts for KGON — d-TPP 2611
12 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 6
Arrivals (STAR) 2
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KGON on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.