Riverside Municipal Airport

KRAL / RAL

Riverside, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 04:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
04:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRAL 040453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01670100
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (819 ft)
Pressure Alt
737 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,174 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RAL
09
27
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 5,401 ft 100 ft ASP 103°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
103° angle
16/34 2,851 ft 48 ft ASP 178°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
178° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRAL

4,430 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.8%
MVFR
10.3%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.8%

Riverside Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 37.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.7%
NE
15.5%
E
12.5%
SE
3.7%
S
2.1%
SW
3.3%
W
21.1%
NW
0.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.8°C
Range: 3°C to 38°C
3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

March February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,430 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Riverside Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRAL
IATA Code: RAL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 819 ft MSL

Location

City: Riverside
Country: US
Latitude: 33.951900°
Longitude: -117.445000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,401 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 2,851 ft
Width: 48 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Riverside Municipal Airport

Overview

Riverside Municipal Airport serves the Riverside metropolitan area in Southern California, situated at an elevation of 819 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-sized aviation operations with two asphalt runways, providing critical transportation infrastructure for the region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 83.4% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring in 11% of observations. The airport experiences mild temperature variations, ranging from 6°C to 38°C, with an average of 17.2°C, and benefits from stable western winds averaging 5.6 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 09/27 at 5,401 feet and Runway 16/34 at 2,851 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 2.3 and 4.7 knots respectively, offering consistent operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most favorable months for VFR flying, characterized by optimal weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate predominantly westerly winds at 270 degrees, with calm conditions occurring 38.9% of the time, and prepare for occasional reduced visibility scenarios where observations show 2.5% of reports below 3 statute miles.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.