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Massena International Airport Richards Field

KMSS / MSS

Massena, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 16:04 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

16:04Z

☀️ Day

IFR

Flight Rules

-7°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -9°C

6kt

60°

2 SM

Visibility

2,300 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

29.95

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KMSS 171604Z AUTO 06006KT 2SM -SN BR BKN023 OVC040 M07/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 P0000 T10671089

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 215ft

BKN 2,300ft AGL

OVC 4,000ft AGL

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BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

2,300ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,515ft AMSL

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OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

4,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

4,215ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.95 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.74 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (215 ft)

Pressure Alt

185 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -2,403 ft

ISA Deviation: -21.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KMSS 171531Z 1716/1812 06005KT 4SM -SN BR BKN035 TEMPO 1716/1717 2SM -SN BR FM171700 13004KT 5SM -SHSN BR BKN015 FM180200 21007KT P6SM BKN022 FM180900 22011KT P6SM OVC050

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

16:16Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 60° 5kt

Visibility: 4SM

Ceiling: 3,500ft

Light Snow, Mist

17:00Z FM171700

+1h

MVFR 130° 4kt

Visibility: 5SM

Ceiling: 1,500ft

Light Showers Snow, Mist

02:00Z FM180200

+10h

MVFR 210° 7kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 2,200ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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MSS

05 ✈️

09 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 05/23 Active: 05	5,601 ft	100 ft	ASP	31°	↑ 5.9kt • ↔ 1.0kt 10° angle
✈️ 09/27 Active: 09	4,000 ft	100 ft	ASP	76°	↑ 5.2kt • ↔ 3.0kt 30° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Massena International Airport Richards Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMSS

IATA Code: MSS

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 215 ft MSL

Location

City: Massena

Country: US

Latitude: 44.936157°

Longitude: -74.844304°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23

Length: 5,601 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 09/27

Length: 4,000 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Massena International Airport Richards Field

Massena International Airport Richards Field (KMSS/MSS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Massena, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 215 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.