Roberts Field

KRDM / RDM

Redmond, US

Last Updated
Mar 7, 05:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
05:56Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRDM 070556Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM OVC046 07/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP281 60000 T00670039 10128 20067 55001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,080 ft
OVC 4,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,680 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
924 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,080 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,668 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,447 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRDM 070520Z 0706/0806 VRB06KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 0706/0709 -RA FM071400 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150 OVC250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:09Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
14:00Z FM071400
+8h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 15,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RDM
11 ✈️
29
5
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
6,998 ft 100 ft ASP 122°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
5/23 7,040 ft 150 ft ASP 60°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRDM

4,508 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.2%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
9.3%

Roberts Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 22.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
4.4%
E
7.5%
SE
11.2%
S
21.8%
SW
5.5%
W
6.9%
NW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.2°C
Range: -15°C to 32°C
-15°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,508 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Roberts Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRDM
IATA Code: RDM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,080 ft MSL

Location

City: Redmond
Country: US
Latitude: 44.254101°
Longitude: -121.150002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,998 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 5/23
Length: 7,040 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Roberts Field

Overview

Roberts Field serves the Redmond, Oregon region as a medium-sized airport situated at 3,080 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 44.254101, -121.150002, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Oregon, supporting regional and local flight operations with two substantial asphalt runways.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions 82.2% of the time, with LIFR and IFR conditions occurring in 14% of reports. Temperature ranges from -9°C to 32°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Seasonal visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with only 3.4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 11/29 at 6,998 feet and 5/23 at 7,040 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Wind patterns are characterized by a southern prevailing direction at 180 degrees, with an average speed of 6.7 knots and occasional maximum gusts up to 28 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 21.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates optimal wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 4.4 knots. September, October, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots, offering the most predictable approach and departure conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential variability in wind and visibility, particularly during winter and early spring months.

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.