Richland Airport (KRLD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Richland Airport in Richland, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Richland Airport (KRLD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Richland, WA at 394 ft. KRLD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 08, 19, 26) — longest 4,009 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 132.625. Track KRLD 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 northwest (320°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRLD 290155Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A2983 RMK AO2 T03150097
What changed at KRLD?
Since the 0135Z (6:35 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRLD
KRLD is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 394 ft). KRLD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPSC, about 8 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 KRLD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 4,001 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 01 | 4,009 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 19 | 4,009 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 08 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 8 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 7→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRLD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Richland Airport in Richland, WA: 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 KRLD 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 KRLD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV MWH350009/TM 2200/FL090/TP C205/TB NEG
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWH350009Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2200Reported at 22:00 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP C205Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV MYNOS/TM 2153/FL050/TP C205/TB LGT CONS CHOP 050
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MYNOSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2153Reported at 21:53 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP C205Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CONS CHOP 050Turbulence: light continuous chop 050.Show raw report
ALW UA /OV ALW/TM 2148/FLUNKN/TP E175/WX 04SM/RM DURD
ALW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2148Reported at 21:48 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX 04SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
ALW UA /OV ALW/TM 2116/FL034/TP BE19/WX FV05SM
ALW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2116Reported at 21:16 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP BE19Aircraft type reporting.WX FV05SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
ALW UA /OV ALW/TM 2034/FLUNKN/TP S64/WX FV04SM/RM DURC
ALW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2034Reported at 20:34 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP S64Aircraft type reporting.WX FV04SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRLD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRLD reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 19
- 53%
- 08
- 18%
- 26
- 16%
- 01
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRLD
- IATA
- RLD
- FAA LID
- RLD
- City
- Richland
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 394 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.3056, -119.3040
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,009 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPSC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 32m
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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
8 airports+2 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.
- TCRCM - Tri City Radio Control Modelers-Beardsley Rd — Richland, WA · 4 mi
- Miniature Aircraft Association — West Richland, WA · 8 mi
- MID COLUMBIA R/C SOARERS -Eagle Butte Flying Site — Kennewick, WA · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRLD reported VFR conditions during about 89.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 305 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 34.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.3 | 26.5 | 9.7 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 82.0 | 11.1 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 96.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 98.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.5 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 94.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 94.3 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 72.7 | 14.6 | 5.0 | 7.7 |
| Dec | 57.0 | 26.6 | 7.5 | 9.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.1 kt |
| Apr | 5.5 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRLD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRLD?+
KRLD has 4 runways — 01, 08, 19, 26; the longest is 4,009 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRLD report its own weather?+
Yes — Richland Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRLD have a TAF?+
No — KRLD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPSC, about 8 nm away.
Does KRLD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRLD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRLD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Richland Airport (KRLD)
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