Griffiss International Airport (KRME) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KVGC): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Griffiss International Airport (KRME) is a regional airport serving Rome, NY at 504 ft. KRME has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KVGC, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33), longest 11,820 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KVGC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KVGC, 24.4 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,400 ft.
METAR KVGC 130555Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC014 18/16 A2998 RMK AO2
What changed at KVGC (nearest station)?
Since the 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0535Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRME
Based on the nearest station (KVGC), KRME is currently MVFR with winds from 150° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 900 ft (field elevation 504 ft). KRME does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSYR, about 32 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 KRME. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 11,820 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 33 | 11,820 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 1 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,400 ft.
KRME weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY: 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 KRME 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 KRME
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BGM UA /OV CFB/TM 0302/FL060/TP CRJ9/WX +RASH/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CFBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.WX +RASHWeather and flight visibility observed.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH/TM 0238/FL310/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CHOP
ITH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB130008/TM 0151/FL040/TP B737/SK BASE 050/RM DURD RY 19
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB130008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0151Reported at 01:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 19Remarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC180020/TM 0056/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD CHOP 290/RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EAST TO LIGHT CHOP
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC180020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous moderate chop 290.RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EA…Remarks.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV RKA/TM 0046/FL350/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RKALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC130020/TM 0013/FL290/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT CHOP 290
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC130020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous light chop 290.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRME
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KVGC reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 70 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 15
- 55%
- 33
- 45%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRME
- IATA
- RME
- FAA LID
- RME
- City
- Rome
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 504 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.2338, -75.4070
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,820 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KVGC
- TAF
- Nearest KSYR
- CTAF
- 125.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 5m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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KRME airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KRME weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRME?+
KRME has 2 runways: 15, 33; the longest is 11,820 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KRME come from?+
Griffiss International Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KVGC, about 24 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KRME can differ.
Does KRME have a TAF?+
No. KRME does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSYR, about 32 nm away.
Does KRME broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KRME does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRME from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KRME airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Griffiss International Airport (KRME) 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 Griffiss International Airport (KRME)
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 Griffiss International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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