Richard B Russell Airport (KRMG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Richard B Russell Airport in Rome, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Richard B Russell Airport (KRMG) is a regional airport serving Rome, GA at 644 ft. KRMG reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01, 07, 14, 19), longest 7,010 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 KRMG 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 west (280°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRMG 122353Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02780228 10317 20278 51004
What changed at KRMG?
Since the 2253Z (6:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KRMG
KRMG is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 644 ft). KRMG does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRYY, about 34 nm away.
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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 KRMG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 4,498 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 01 | 7,010 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 19 | 7,010 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 07 | 4,498 ft | ASP | 3 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 23 h: wind 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRMG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Richard B Russell Airport in Rome, GA: 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 KRMG 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 KRMG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TOC UA /OV ODF/TM 2323/FL220/TP B739/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 49
TOC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ODFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2323Reported at 23:23 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 49Remarks.Show raw report
RHP UA /OV HRS/TM 2322/FL075/TP XL2/SK SKC/WX -RA/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 50
RHP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HRSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2322Reported at 23:22 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP XL2Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 50Remarks.Show raw report
TOC UA /OV ODF/TM 2321/FL290/TP A330/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 50
TOC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ODFLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP A330Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 50Remarks.Show raw report
AHN UA /OV AHN/TM 2321/FL310/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 32
AHN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AHNLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD 32Remarks.Show raw report
AHN UA /OV AHN/TM 2314/FL250/TP BCS3/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 32
AHN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AHNLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2314Reported at 23:14 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD 32Remarks.Show raw report
BHM UA /OV BHM180005/TM 2311/FL035/TP S22T/RM SMOOTH
BHM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BHM180005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2311Reported at 23:11 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP S22TAircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
BNA UA /OV BNA135050/TM 2244/FL220/TP B738/SK TOP200/RM ZME60
BNA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BNA135050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2244Reported at 22:44 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP200Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZME60Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL080030/TM 2215/FL160/TP B739/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 16
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATL080030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2215Reported at 22:15 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 16Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRMG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRMG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 49 observations, with 20 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 01
- 42%
- 07
- 23%
- 25
- 23%
- 19
- 12%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRMG
- IATA
- RMG
- FAA LID
- RMG
- City
- Rome
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 644 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.3506, -85.1580
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,010 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRYY
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 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
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.
- Bartow County Model Aviation, Inc.- Bass Ferry Rd , Rome, GA · 11 mi
- Paulding County Model Aviation Inc. - Graves Rd Spur , Acworth, GA · 30 mi
- DeKalb RC Flyers - McCurdy Field , Valley Head, AL · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KRMG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRMG reported VFR conditions during about 80.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.6 kt, calm 39.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.9 | 17.6 | 6.4 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 72.7 | 17.4 | 6.9 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 78.9 | 14.9 | 4.6 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 84.9 | 10.8 | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| May | 84.1 | 11.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 86.7 | 8.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 86.2 | 9.1 | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 84.5 | 10.8 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 85.0 | 11.1 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 82.7 | 12.2 | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 78.0 | 15.6 | 3.6 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 67.0 | 20.3 | 7.7 | 5.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.3 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 4.7 kt |
| Apr | 4.3 kt |
| May | 3.5 kt |
| Jun | 3.1 kt |
| Jul | 2.9 kt |
| Aug | 2.8 kt |
| Sep | 2.9 kt |
| Oct | 3.3 kt |
| Nov | 3.6 kt |
| Dec | 3.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRMG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Richard B Russell Airport in Rome, GA 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 ↗
KRMG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRMG?+
KRMG has 6 runways: 01, 07, 14, 19, 25, 32; the longest is 7,010 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRMG report its own weather?+
Yes. Richard B Russell Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRMG have a TAF?+
No. KRMG does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRYY, about 34 nm away.
Does KRMG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KRMG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRMG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRMG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Richard B Russell Airport (KRMG) 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 Richard B Russell Airport (KRMG)
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 Richard B Russell Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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