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 (080°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,100 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.
METAR KRSL 130853Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM BKN011 17/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01670133 58005
What changed at KRSL?
Since the 0753Z (2:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 050° to 080°.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.07 → 30.04 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KRSL
KRSL is currently MVFR with winds from 080° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 1,862 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 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 | 8 kt right |
| 35 | 5,000 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 11 kt right |
| 17 | 5,000 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 11 kt left |
| 21 | 1,602 ft | GRE | 7 kt tail | 8 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 4→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,100 ft.
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 © 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRSL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRSL reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 17
- 53%
- 03
- 31%
- 21
- 11%
- 35
- 5%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KRSL 130520Z 1306/1406 07010KT P6SM SCT050 FM130900 09008KT P6SM OVC015 TEMPO 1311/1315 OVC007 FM131900 16010KT P6SM SCT035 FM140000 08012KT P6SM BKN035
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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
- 15h 47m
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KRSL
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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