Jasper County Airport (KRZL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jasper County Airport in Rensselaer, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jasper County Airport (KRZL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Rensselaer, IN at 698 ft. KRZL reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 18, 27, 36) — longest 4,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KRZL 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 northwest (320°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRZL 290635Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A2992 RMK AO2
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Since the 0615Z (1:15 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KRZL
KRZL is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 698 ft). KRZL does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLAF, about 34 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 KRZL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 1,450 ft | GRS | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 09 | 1,450 ft | GRS | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 18 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRZL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jasper County Airport in Rensselaer, IN: 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 KRZL 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 KRZL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PWK UA /OV OBK/TM 0213/FL230/TP B763/TB NEG
PWK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OBKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0213Reported at 02:13 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 0208/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG
ASW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0208/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MIE UA /OV MIE/TM 0205/FL280/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
MIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0204/FL280/TP B38M/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
DNV UA /OV DNV/TM 0204/FL300/TP B737/TB NEG/RM DURC
DNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
TIP UA /OV RBS190015/TM 0204/FL250/TP E170/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBS190015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRZL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRZL reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 36%
- 36
- 34%
- 27
- 25%
- 09
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRZL
- IATA
- RNZ
- FAA LID
- RZL
- City
- Rensselaer
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 698 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.9479, -87.1826
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLAF
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 17m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- White County Prop Busters - E 325 N — Monticello, IN · 22 mi
- Dumb Thumbs RC Inc – Zabel Farms — Donovan, IL · 25 mi
- Crown Point Aeromodelers - 165th Ave — Hebron, IN · 26 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRZL reported VFR conditions during about 77.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 249 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.7 kt, calm 17.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.2 | 24.7 | 10.3 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 67.2 | 20.1 | 8.0 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 75.0 | 15.9 | 6.0 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 81.2 | 12.1 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| May | 83.4 | 10.7 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 85.0 | 9.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 84.9 | 9.9 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 84.0 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 83.9 | 9.9 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 11.6 | 5.5 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 72.7 | 18.9 | 5.6 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 56.6 | 26.9 | 9.8 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.5 kt |
| Apr | 8.5 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRZL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRZL?+
KRZL has 4 runways — 09, 18, 27, 36; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRZL report its own weather?+
Yes — Jasper County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRZL have a TAF?+
No — KRZL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLAF, about 34 nm away.
Does KRZL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRZL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRZL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Jasper County Airport (KRZL)
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