Roben Hood Airport (KRQB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Roben Hood Airport in Big Rapids, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Roben Hood Airport (KRQB) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Big Rapids, MI at 990 ft. KRQB reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 14, 27, 32), longest 4,300 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.125. Track KRQB 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 (270°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRQB 130615Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A2991 RMK AO2
What changed at KRQB?
Since the 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRQB
KRQB is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 990 ft). KRQB does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMBL, about 46 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 KRQB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 4,300 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 32 | 2,699 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 14 | 2,699 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 09 | 4,300 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 1→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRQB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Roben Hood Airport in Big Rapids, MI: 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 KRQB 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 KRQB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP
MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.Show raw report
MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
MWC UA /OV BAE090030/TM 0206/FL360/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD
MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAE090030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0206Reported at 02:06 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.Show raw report
MWC UA /OV BAE090070/TM 0153/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAE090070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRQB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRQB reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,200 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 27
- 51%
- 32
- 24%
- 14
- 14%
- 09
- 11%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRQB
- IATA
- WBR
- FAA LID
- RQB
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 990 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.7226, -85.5041
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMBL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 17h 27m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KRQB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRQB reported VFR conditions during about 69.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 215 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 26.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37.7 | 40.5 | 15.5 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 54.4 | 30.4 | 11.1 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 70.1 | 18.1 | 8.1 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 74.2 | 15.9 | 7.2 | 2.6 |
| May | 79.5 | 13.3 | 4.8 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 82.0 | 11.0 | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 83.4 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 80.2 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 76.3 | 13.4 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 70.4 | 17.6 | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 60.6 | 26.7 | 8.5 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 37.4 | 40.1 | 14.9 | 7.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.4 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRQB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRQB?+
KRQB has 4 runways: 09, 14, 27, 32; the longest is 4,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRQB report its own weather?+
Yes. Roben Hood Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRQB have a TAF?+
No. KRQB does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMBL, about 46 nm away.
Does KRQB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KRQB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRQB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Roben Hood Airport (KRQB)
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