Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Rutland, VT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT) is a regional airport serving Rutland, VT at 787 ft. KRUT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 13, 19, 31), longest 5,304 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 KRUT 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 south-southeast (160°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,800 ft, broken clouds at 9,500 ft, overcast at 12,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,500 ft.
METAR KRUT 130556Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM -RA FEW048 BKN095 OVC120 17/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156 P0001 60008 T01670161 10189 20167 58009 $
What changed at KRUT?
Since the 0456Z (12:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.04 → 30.02 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KRUT
KRUT is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 787 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 KRUT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 5,304 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 13 | 3,169 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 31 | 3,169 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 01 | 5,304 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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 10→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,500 ft.
KRUT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Rutland, VT: 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 KRUT 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 KRUT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BTV UUA /OV BTV/TM 0426/FL010/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO SURFACE
BTV UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO S…Remarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0401/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BASE 060/IC LGT RIME
BTV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB130008/TM 0151/FL040/TP B737/SK BASE 050/RM DURD RY 19
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB130008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0151Reported at 01:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRUT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRUT reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 56%
- 19
- 15%
- 01
- 15%
- 31
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (1:34 AM EDT)
TAF KRUT 130534Z 1306/1406 14005KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC035 TEMPO 1306/1309 -SHRA BR OVC025 FM130900 16007KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC023 WS020/22035KT FM131100 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC015 FM131800 VRB04KT P6SM BKN022 FM132100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRUT
- IATA
- RUT
- FAA LID
- RUT
- City
- Rutland
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 787 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5294, -72.9496
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,304 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 39m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Rutland County RC Flyers - Fair Haven Air Park , Fair Haven, VT · 17 mi
- North Country Flying Tigers Model Airplane Club Inc - CR 43 , Fort Edward, NY · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KRUT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRUT reported VFR conditions during about 79.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 251 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 15.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.7 | 26.1 | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 74.1 | 18.3 | 5.5 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 77.3 | 15.6 | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 80.0 | 16.1 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 81.0 | 15.1 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 81.8 | 13.7 | 1.7 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 85.0 | 11.1 | 1.3 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 85.6 | 10.6 | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 82.8 | 12.4 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 78.3 | 16.9 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 76.1 | 18.2 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 65.3 | 26.7 | 5.1 | 2.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRUT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Rutland, VT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KRUT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KRUT?+
KRUT has 4 runways: 01, 13, 19, 31; the longest is 5,304 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRUT report its own weather?+
Yes. Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRUT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRUT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KRUT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRUT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRUT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT) 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 Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (KRUT)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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