Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ruston Regional Airport in Ruston, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ruston, LA at 311 ft. KRSN reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 6,002 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.525. Track KRSN 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,500 ft, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, broken clouds at 8,000 ft, broken clouds at 30,000 ft, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,000 ft.
METAR KRSN 291835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT045 SCT065 BKN080 BKN300 34/25 A2990 RMK AO2 T03380249 $
What changed at KRSN?
Since the 1815Z (1:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1815Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRSN
KRSN is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 311 ft). KRSN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMLU, about 28 nm away.
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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 KRSN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 6,002 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 6,002 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,000 ft.
KRSN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ruston Regional Airport in Ruston, LA: 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 KRSN 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 KRSN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MLU UA /OV MLU090010/TM 1816/FL076/TP CRJ9/SK BKN040-TOP060/RM FLDURC
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1816Reported at 18:16 UTC.FL076Altitude: 7,600 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN040-TOP060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM FLDURCRemarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU270004/TM 1756/FL036/TP PC24/SK SCT036/RM DURC
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU270004Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1756Reported at 17:56 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP PC24Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
TXK UA /OV TXK/TM 1658/FL080/TP F260/SK SCT 080/WX -RA/RM ZFW27
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1658Reported at 16:58 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP F260Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.RM ZFW27Remarks.Show raw report
OCH UA /OV ADUKE/TM 1650/FL300/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZFW89
OCH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ADUKELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1650Reported at 16:50 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZFW89Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRSN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRSN reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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- 70%
- 36
- 30%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRSN
- IATA
- RSN
- FAA LID
- RSN
- City
- Ruston
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 311 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5142, -92.5885
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMLU
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 6h 14m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 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.
- Northeast Aero RC Club - Sheriff Fewell Rd — West Monroe, LA · 23 mi
- Back of the Bend Flying Club - Buckhorn Bend Loop Rd — Monroe, LA · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRSN reported VFR conditions during about 78.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.9 kt, calm 36.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.3 | 15.0 | 7.6 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 65.9 | 18.0 | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 74.4 | 14.9 | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 77.8 | 14.2 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
| May | 79.5 | 12.9 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 85.2 | 9.6 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 86.6 | 7.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 85.0 | 7.9 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 81.8 | 10.8 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 81.9 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 76.3 | 11.6 | 6.8 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 64.7 | 16.6 | 10.3 | 8.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.9 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 3.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.0 kt |
| Aug | 2.8 kt |
| Sep | 2.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.3 kt |
| Nov | 3.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRSN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRSN?+
KRSN has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 6,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRSN report its own weather?+
Yes — Ruston Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRSN have a TAF?+
No — KRSN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMLU, about 28 nm away.
Does KRSN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRSN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRSN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ruston Regional Airport (KRSN)
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 Ruston Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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