Richmond International Airport (KRIC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Richmond International Airport in Richmond, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Richmond International Airport (KRIC) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Richmond, VA at 167 ft. KRIC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 07, 16, 20), longest 9,003 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 KRIC 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 (170°) at 4 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, overcast at 600 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
SPECI KRIC 130938Z 17004KT 9SM OVC006 23/23 A2993 RMK AO2 RAB0855E36 CIG 004V009 P0001 T02330228 $
What changed at KRIC?
Since the 0902Z (5:02 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from LIFR to IFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 400 ft to 600 ft.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KRIC
KRIC is currently IFR with winds from 170° at 4 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 167 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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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 KRIC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 9,003 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 20 | 6,607 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 02 | 6,607 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 34 | 9,003 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling 3,800 ft → 600 ft.
KRIC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Richmond International Airport in Richmond, VA: 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 KRIC 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 KRIC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RIC UA /OV RIC340002/TM 0510/FL005/TP CRJ7
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC340002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0510Reported at 05:10 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRIC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRIC reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 51 observations, with 20 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
- 02
- 36%
- 20
- 33%
- 16
- 20%
- 34
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0540Z (1:40 AM EDT)
TAF KRIC 130540Z 1306/1406 17003KT 6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC025 TEMPO 1306/1308 BKN007 FM130800 21005KT 4SM SHRA BR BKN006 OVC015 FM131200 23006KT P6SM BKN009 FM131500 26007KT P6SM BKN025 FM131800 30007KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KRIC
- IATA
- RIC
- FAA LID
- RIC
- City
- Richmond
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 167 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.5052, -77.3197
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 36m
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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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- Hanover RC Club, Inc - Mechanicsville Turnpike , Mechanicsville, VA · 12 mi
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Historical Flying Weather at KRIC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRIC reported VFR conditions during about 83.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 291 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 14.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.8 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 82.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 83.6 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 85.3 | 7.4 | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| May | 80.6 | 9.5 | 6.8 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 86.5 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 89.6 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 86.1 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 80.9 | 10.0 | 6.6 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 81.0 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 84.5 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 79.3 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.8 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.1 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRIC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Richmond International Airport in Richmond, VA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRIC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRIC?+
KRIC has 6 runways: 02, 07, 16, 20, 25, 34; the longest is 9,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRIC report its own weather?+
Yes. Richmond International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRIC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRIC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KRIC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRIC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRIC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Richmond International Airport (KRIC) 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 Richmond International Airport (KRIC)
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 Richmond International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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