Redwood Falls Municipal Airport

KRWF / RWF

Redwood Falls, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
02:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
10 kt
130°
7 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRWF 050253Z AUTO 13010KT 7SM OVC019 05/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP158 T00500039 58003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,024 ft
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,924 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,024 ft)
Pressure Alt
972 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 18 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRWF 042320Z 0500/0524 17006KT P6SM OVC015 FM050700 15005KT 2SM BR BKN008 FM050900 13005KT 1/2SM FG BKN004 FM051500 14008KT 6SM BR BKN012 FM051800 14012G20KT P6SM BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
07:00Z FM050700
+4h
IFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
09:00Z FM050900
+6h
LIFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Fog
15:00Z FM051500
+12h
IFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RWF
05
23
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,050 ft 200 ft GRS 56°
2.8 kt 9.6 kt
74° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
4,001 ft 100 ft ASP 128°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRWF

5,003 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.3%
MVFR
22.1%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
3.5%

Redwood Falls Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -30°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
2.9%
E
6.3%
SE
17.2%
S
12.3%
SW
5.9%
W
16.8%
NW
28.4%

Temperature Range

Average: -0.7°C
Range: -30°C to 33°C
-30°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,003 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Redwood Falls Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRWF
IATA Code: RWF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,024 ft MSL

Location

City: Redwood Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 44.547199°
Longitude: -95.082298°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,050 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Redwood Falls Municipal Airport

Overview

Redwood Falls Municipal Airport serves the Redwood Falls area in southern Minnesota, providing general aviation services at an elevation of 1,024 feet MSL. The airport features two runways: a 2,050-foot grass runway (05/23) and a 4,001-foot asphalt runway (12/30), accommodating a variety of aircraft operations. Its strategic location and dual runway configuration make it a key regional aviation facility.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 65.2% of observations showing favorable flying weather. The airport experiences significant seasonal temperature variations, ranging from -30°C to 33°C, with an average temperature of 0.7°C. Wind patterns are primarily from the northwest at an average of 9.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways provide flexibility for different wind conditions, with both runways showing 100% favorable wind alignment. The 4,001-foot asphalt runway (12/30) offers longer and more substantial landing capabilities compared to the 2,050-foot grass runway (05/23). Average visibility is excellent at 8.6 statute miles, with only 4.9% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind considerations are minimal, with an average crosswind of 8.3 knots for runway 05/23 and 4 knots for runway 12/30. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during 4.6% of observations with fog conditions. The northwest prevailing winds suggest runway 12/30 may typically provide the most comfortable approach, though both runways offer reliable landing options.

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

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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.