Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Rochester, NY at 559 ft. KROC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 07, 10, 22), longest 8,001 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 KROC 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 southwest (220°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 15,000 ft, overcast at 20,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 20,000 ft.
METAR KROC 130754Z 22006KT 10SM SCT150 OVC200 19/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP120 T01890183
What changed at KROC?
Since the 0654Z (2:54 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0654Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KROC
KROC is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 20,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 559 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KROC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 8,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 25 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 28 | 6,402 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 10 | 6,402 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 04 | 8,001 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 07 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 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 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 20,000 ft.
KROC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, 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 KROC 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 KROC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
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
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
BFD UA /OV BFD/TM 0232/FL310/TP B752/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFDLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0232Reported at 02:32 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
OLE UA /OV OLE045015/TM 0209/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110/RM ZOB
OLE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLE045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110Turbulence: light chop - moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KROC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KROC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 41%
- 25
- 19%
- 28
- 18%
- 04
- 13%
- 07
- 5%
- 10
- 4%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KROC 130520Z 1306/1406 21007KT P6SM OVC060 FM131000 22006KT P6SM BKN025 FM131200 23010KT P6SM BKN015 FM131600 26012G20KT P6SM SCT030 FM131800 30012G20KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1319/1324 4SM -SHRA BKN050 FM140100 29010KT P6SM SCT100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KROC
- IATA
- ROC
- FAA LID
- ROC
- City
- Rochester
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 559 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.1189, -77.6724
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.825 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 19m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KROC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KROC reported VFR conditions during about 78.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 247 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 9.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.3 | 29.6 | 10.5 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 62.2 | 22.5 | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 75.0 | 16.7 | 5.7 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 80.4 | 13.1 | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| May | 86.2 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 88.1 | 8.1 | 2.8 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 90.9 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 90.5 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 86.8 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 80.9 | 13.1 | 4.6 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 77.1 | 16.9 | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 60.1 | 27.4 | 8.9 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.0 kt |
| Apr | 8.7 kt |
| May | 7.1 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.2 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.8 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KROC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, NY 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 ↗
KROC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KROC?+
KROC has 6 runways: 04, 07, 10, 22, 25, 28; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KROC report its own weather?+
Yes. Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KROC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KROC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KROC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KROC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KROC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC) 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 Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC)
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 Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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