Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Riverside Municipal Airport in Riverside, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) is a regional airport serving Riverside, CA at 819 ft. KRAL reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 16, 27, 34) — longest 5,401 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KRAL 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.
What changed at KRAL?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.80 → 29.83 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KRAL
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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 KRAL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 5,401 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 16 | 2,850 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 27 | 5,401 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 34 | 2,850 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRAL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Riverside Municipal Airport in Riverside, CA: 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 KRAL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KRAL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
DAG UA /OV TRM130030/TM 2232/FL320/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH AWC-WEB
DAG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TRM130030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRAL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRAL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 27
- 99%
- 16
- 1%
- 09
- 0%
- 34
- 0%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KRAL
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KRAL.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRAL
- IATA
- RAL
- FAA LID
- RAL
- City
- Riverside
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 819 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9519, -117.4450
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KONT
- ATIS
- 128.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 121 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 33m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
10 airports+4 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
6 airportsRC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- IERCC - Inland Empire Radio Control Club 1 — Riverside, CA · 4 mi
- PVMAC - Pomona Valley Model Airplane Club Inc 2 — Corona, CA · 11 mi
- Circle City Flyers Inc - Deleo Field — Corona, CA · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRAL reported VFR conditions during about 86.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 315 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 30.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.4 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Feb | 86.7 | 10.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 87.1 | 9.7 | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 85.7 | 11.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| May | 77.0 | 17.8 | 4.4 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 80.7 | 13.9 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 92.4 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 92.4 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 89.3 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 87.1 | 9.1 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 89.1 | 7.7 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 87.1 | 9.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4 kt |
| Feb | 4.1 kt |
| Mar | 4.3 kt |
| Apr | 4.7 kt |
| May | 4.9 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRAL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Riverside Municipal Airport in Riverside, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRAL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRAL?+
KRAL has 4 runways — 09, 16, 27, 34; the longest is 5,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRAL report its own weather?+
Yes — Riverside Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRAL have a TAF?+
No — KRAL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KONT, about 10 nm away.
Does KRAL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRAL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRAL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRAL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Riverside Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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