Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

KROC / ROC

Rochester, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
17:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KROC 041754Z 00000KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 08/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP251 T00831022 10083 20000 58016 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 559 ft
FEW 13,000 ft AGL
SCT 22,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,559 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
22,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
22,559 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (559 ft)
Pressure Alt
237 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -469 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KROC 041727Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250 FM050400 00000KT 4SM BR BKN040 FM050900 00000KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN007 FM051200 06004KT 4SM BR BKN007 FM051400 06006KT 5SM BR BKN012 FM051500 06007KT P6SM BKN007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM050400
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ROC
04
22
07
25
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 8,001 ft 150 ft ASP 32°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
32° angle
07/25 4,000 ft 100 ft ASP 62°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
62° angle
10/28 6,402 ft 150 ft ASP 87°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
87° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KROC

5,847 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58%
MVFR
29.7%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
1.8%

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 8.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
4.2%
E
5.5%
SE
4.7%
S
6.2%
SW
18.9%
W
34.9%
NW
13.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.6°C
Range: -23°C to 29°C
-23°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 8.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,847 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KROC
IATA Code: ROC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 559 ft MSL

Location

City: Rochester
Country: US
Latitude: 43.118900°
Longitude: -77.672401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 4,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,402 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Overview

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport serves the Rochester metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located in upstate New York. Situated at an elevation of 559 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial, cargo, and general aviation operations in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KROC demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 64% of observations. Pilots can expect diverse weather challenges, with MVFR conditions occurring in 26.5% of cases and occasional IFR or LIFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 29°C, with prevailing westerly winds averaging 10 knots and occasional gusts up to 33 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three paved runways with substantial lengths: Runway 04/22 at 8,001 feet, Runway 10/28 at 6,402 feet, and Runway 07/25 at 4,000 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively low average crosswind conditions ranging from 4.7 to 6.3 knots, providing flexible operational capabilities.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal considerations show September, October, and November as optimal VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, with only 5.5% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles and minimal fog occurrence at 2.2%. Pilots should anticipate westerly wind patterns and be prepared for potential seasonal weather variations characteristic of the Rochester region.

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.