Massena International Airport Richards Field (KMSS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Massena International Airport Richards Field in Massena, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Massena International Airport Richards Field (KMSS) is a regional airport serving Massena, NY at 215 ft. KMSS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 09, 23, 27), longest 5,601 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 128.075. Track KMSS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,600 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,600 ft.
METAR KMSS 130653Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN026 20/17 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02000172
What changed at KMSS?
Since the 0651Z (2:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0651Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMSS
KMSS is currently MVFR with winds from 210° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 950 ft (field elevation 215 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMSS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,601 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 27 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 09 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 05 | 5,601 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,600 ft.
KMSS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Massena International Airport Richards Field in Massena, NY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMSS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMSS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BTV UUA /OV BTV/TM 0426/FL010/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO SURFACE
BTV UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO S…Remarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0401/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BASE 060/IC LGT RIME
BTV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMSS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMSS reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 23
- 47%
- 27
- 28%
- 05
- 14%
- 09
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (1:34 AM EDT)
TAF KMSS 130534Z 1306/1406 20009G15KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 1307/1309 6SM -SHRA BR FM130900 21008KT P6SM OVC022 TEMPO 1310/1314 SCT008 OVC014 FM131700 24011G17KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN028 FM132100 26010G16KT P6SM SCT040 FM140000 27006KT P6SM SCT220
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMSS
- IATA
- MSS
- FAA LID
- MSS
- City
- Massena
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 215 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.9362, -74.8443
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,601 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 1m
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Nearby airports
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Historical Flying Weather at KMSS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMSS reported VFR conditions during about 77.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 239 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 19.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.0 | 23.3 | 11.0 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 70.4 | 15.5 | 9.8 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 77.1 | 12.9 | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 80.5 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| May | 83.7 | 10.7 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 82.6 | 11.6 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 87.7 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 85.7 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 81.2 | 11.2 | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 79.6 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 73.9 | 16.8 | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 59.0 | 23.5 | 11.2 | 6.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 kt |
| Feb | 7.6 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.8 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMSS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMSS?+
KMSS has 4 runways: 05, 09, 23, 27; the longest is 5,601 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMSS report its own weather?+
Yes. Massena International Airport Richards Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMSS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMSS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMSS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMSS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Massena International Airport Richards Field (KMSS)
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