Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Redding Municipal Airport in Redding, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD) is a regional airport serving Redding, CA at 505 ft. KRDD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (12, 16, 30, 34) — longest 7,003 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 KRDD 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-southeast (160°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 38°C (101°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRDD 290053Z 16010KT 10SM CLR 38/06 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP067 T03830056
What changed at KRDD?
Since the 2353Z (4:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.77 → 29.75 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KRDD
KRDD is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 505 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KRDD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 5,067 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 16 | 7,003 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 5,067 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 34 | 7,003 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRDD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Redding Municipal Airport in Redding, 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 KRDD 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 KRDD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AAT UA /OV KLMT-A24270016 /TM 0048 /FL095 /TP P28A /TB CONS LGT CHOP
AAT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLMT-A24270016Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRDD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRDD reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
- 16
- 49%
- 12
- 37%
- 30
- 7%
- 34
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (4:31 PM PDT)
TAF KRDD 282331Z 2900/2924 22006KT P6SM SKC FM290300 18006KT P6SM SKC FM291500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM292000 19006KT P6SM SKC FM292200 18011KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRDD
- IATA
- RDD
- FAA LID
- RDD
- City
- Redding
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 505 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.5090, -122.2930
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.1 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 2h 21m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRDD reported VFR conditions during about 89.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 305 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 30.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.3 | 14.2 | 6.6 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 82.9 | 11.8 | 4.0 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 84.8 | 12.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 93.9 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| May | 96.9 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 97.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 97.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 94.0 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 95.3 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 94.4 | 4.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 84.0 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 69.6 | 14.7 | 8.9 | 6.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.7 kt |
| Apr | 5.3 kt |
| May | 5.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.9 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRDD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Redding Municipal Airport in Redding, 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 ↗
KRDD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRDD?+
KRDD has 4 runways — 12, 16, 30, 34; the longest is 7,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRDD report its own weather?+
Yes — Redding Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRDD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRDD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRDD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRDD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRDD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD) 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 Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)
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 Redding Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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