Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Russell Municipal Airport in Russell, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL) is a regional airport serving Russell, KS at 1,862 ft. KRSL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 17, 21, 35) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 128.325. Track KRSL 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 east-northeast (060°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRSL 290253Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 29/22 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP092 T02890217 51010
What changed at KRSL?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRSL
KRSL is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,050 ft (field elevation 1,862 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KRSL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 1,602 ft | GRE | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 35 | 5,000 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 17 | 5,000 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 21 | 1,602 ft | GRE | 7 kt tail | 4 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 20→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRSL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Russell Municipal Airport in Russell, KS: 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 KRSL 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 KRSL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRSL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRSL reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 37 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 17
- 65%
- 03
- 24%
- 21
- 9%
- 35
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (6:30 PM CDT)
TAF KRSL 282330Z 2900/2924 VRB06KT P6SM FEW015 SCT080 PROB30 2909/2913 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRSL
- IATA
- RSL
- FAA LID
- RSL
- City
- Russell
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,862 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8721, -98.8118
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 1m
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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
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRSL reported VFR conditions during about 86.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 295 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.7 kt, calm 2.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.8 | 8.2 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 81.1 | 11.2 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 80.2 | 11.1 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 84.2 | 9.8 | 4.1 | 2.0 |
| May | 84.2 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 94.2 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 93.9 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 91.4 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 89.0 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 86.2 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 86.8 | 7.0 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 80.0 | 10.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.1 kt |
| Feb | 10.6 kt |
| Mar | 12.0 kt |
| Apr | 12.7 kt |
| May | 10.8 kt |
| Jun | 11.1 kt |
| Jul | 9.8 kt |
| Aug | 9.4 kt |
| Sep | 10.2 kt |
| Oct | 10.7 kt |
| Nov | 10.8 kt |
| Dec | 10.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRSL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRSL?+
KRSL has 4 runways — 03, 17, 21, 35; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRSL report its own weather?+
Yes — Russell Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRSL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRSL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRSL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRSL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)
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