Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (KRWF) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
As of 7:53 PM CDT, Oct 27, KRWF is currently MVFR with winds from 190° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,400 ft ceiling.
Live aviation weather for Redwood Falls Municipal Airport in Redwood Falls, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (KRWF) is a regional airport serving Redwood Falls, MN at a field elevation of 1,024 ft. KRWF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (05/23, 12/30), the longest 4,001 ft. Automated weather is broadcast on 126.575.
Wind from the south (190°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 9°C (49°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,400 ft.
METAR KRWF 280053Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM OVC014 09/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP170 T00940072
What changed at KRWF?
Since the 2353Z (6:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2353Z (6:53 PM CDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KRWF
KRWF is currently MVFR with winds from 190° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,400 ft ceiling. the wind favors southwest-facing runway ends (23). Density altitude is approximately 450 ft (field elevation 1,024 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KRWF by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KRWF reported VFR in 78% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 253 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 20% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 6% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 5%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 30 had the best headwind 38% of the time, runway 12 31%, and winds were calm 9% of hours. Winds most often blow from the northwest. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 49 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 3. From December to February KRWF was IFR or worse 16% of the time, against 4% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 36 days a year. 61% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in June when storms were in the air 2% of the time.
Field elevation is 1,024 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 2,597 ft, 1,573 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 21% of hours, typically 9 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 69 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 10 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 2,081 ft | GRS | 5 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 12 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 30 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 05 | 2,081 ft | GRS | 5 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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KRWF runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 05/232,081 × 200 ft · GRSCurrent useno stated-runway source at KRWFWind
- 05
- 5 kt tailwind · 5 kt crosswind from right
- 23
- 5 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 12/304,001 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KRWFWind
- 12
- 3 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind from right
- 30
- 3 kt tailwind · 6 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→7 kt, ceiling 800 ft → 1,400 ft.
KRWF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KRWF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FCM UA /OV FCM/TM 0051/FL023/TP E550/SK BKN023-TOP033/RM DURD RY 10R
FCM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FCMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL023Altitude: 2,300 ft MSL.TP E550Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN023-TOP033Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 10RRemarks.Show raw report
MSP UA /OV MSP040005/TM 0040/FL018/TP BE99/SK OVC013-TOP038
MSP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSP040005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL018Altitude: 1,800 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC013-TOP038Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MSP UA /OV MSP/TM 0039/FL012/TP SW4/SK OVC012/RM DURD ON FINAL RWY 12R
MSP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSPLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0039Reported at 00:39 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC012Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD ON FINAL RWY 12RRemarks.Show raw report
MSP UA /OV MSP/TM 0038/FL035/TP E75L/SK TOPS035/RM DURD ON FINAL FOR RWY 12L
MSP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MSPLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOPS035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD ON FINAL FOR RWY 12LRemarks.Show raw report
FSD UA /OV FSD330007/TM 0036/FL042/TP CRJ7/SK OVC027-TOP042
FSD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSD330007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL042Altitude: 4,200 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC027-TOP042Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FSD UA /OV FSD330008/TM 0020/FL031/TP PC12/SK OVC027-TOP031
FSD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSD330008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC027-TOP031Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
AXN UA /OV AXN/TM 0018/FL340/TP B753/TB CONS LGT CHOP
AXN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXNLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0018Reported at 00:18 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B753Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
STP UA /OV STP/TM 2340/FL013/TP C56X/SK OVC 013 TOP037/RM DURD RWY14
STP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STPLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL013Altitude: 1,300 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 013 TOP037Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RWY14Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRWF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRWF reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 32 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 12
- 38%
- 30
- 31%
- 23
- 20%
- 05
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2333Z (6:33 PM CDT)
TAF KRWF 272333Z 2800/2824 18009KT P6SM OVC015 FM281000 15008KT P6SM OVC015 FM282000 22010G18KT P6SM OVC015 PROB30 2821/2824 4SM -TSRA BKN015CB
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KRWF's own weather station.
Wind is 44° off runway 23, the end with the most headwind right now.
Turf · 2,081 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 05/23, 12/30 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Mon-Fri 0800-1700 local
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Annual surveying
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRWF
- IATA
- RWF
- FAA LID
- RWF
- City
- Redwood Falls
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,024 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.5472, -95.0823
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 4,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 5m
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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 KRWF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRWF reported VFR conditions during about 78.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 253 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.4 kt, calm 6.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.6 | 19.3 | 10.2 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 72.8 | 16.0 | 7.4 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 70.9 | 16.0 | 7.5 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 76.8 | 13.5 | 6.8 | 2.9 |
| May | 83.0 | 11.3 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 87.5 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 91.2 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 85.4 | 9.0 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 86.1 | 8.6 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 80.9 | 11.8 | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 75.9 | 15.6 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 60.3 | 19.3 | 12.6 | 7.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 9.7 kt |
| May | 8.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.7 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.6 kt |
| Oct | 8.7 kt |
| Nov | 9.2 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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Pilot PIREPs for Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (KRWF)
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