Fulton County Airport (KRCR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fulton County Airport in Rochester, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fulton County Airport (KRCR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Rochester, IN at 790 ft. KRCR reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 5,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.775. Track KRCR 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 not reported, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KRCR 290555Z AUTO 10SM OVC070 17/17 A2989 RMK AO2
Current pilot readout for KRCR
KRCR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 790 ft). KRCR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGUS, about 25 nm away.
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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 KRCR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is not reported — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 5,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 29 | 5,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
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KRCR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fulton County Airport in Rochester, IN: 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 KRCR 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRCR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 85%
- 11
- 15%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRCR
- IATA
- RCR
- FAA LID
- RCR
- City
- Rochester
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 790 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.0656, -86.1817
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGUS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 18h 52m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Warsaw Aero Modelers - Crystal Lake Rd — Warsaw, IN · 16 mi
- Winamac Aero-Modelers, Braun Field — Winamac, IN · 23 mi
- Bremen Sky Knights - 3b Road — Bremen, IN · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRCR reported VFR conditions during about 74.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 240 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 21.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.6 | 28.4 | 12.9 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 61.5 | 23.4 | 10.9 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 72.6 | 17.7 | 7.0 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 14.2 | 5.7 | 1.6 |
| May | 80.9 | 12.5 | 5.1 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 83.0 | 11.2 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 85.1 | 10.3 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 84.3 | 10.2 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 81.0 | 12.0 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 79.2 | 13.0 | 5.7 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 70.4 | 20.3 | 6.4 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 52.9 | 28.7 | 12.2 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 5.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRCR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRCR?+
KRCR has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 5,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRCR report its own weather?+
Yes — Fulton County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRCR have a TAF?+
No — KRCR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGUS, about 25 nm away.
Does KRCR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRCR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRCR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fulton County Airport (KRCR)
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