Knox County Regional Airport

KRKD / RKD

Rockland, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
09:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
11 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRKD 040956Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190 P0002 T10221022 FZRANO
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (56 ft)
Pressure Alt
-117 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,144 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KRKD 040852Z 0409/0506 27003KT 6SM BR OVC035 FM041200 25006KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist
12:00Z FM041200
+2h
VFR 250° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RKD
03
21
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 3,900 ft 100 ft ASP 13°
0.6 kt 11.0 kt
93° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
5,007 ft 100 ft ASP 111°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRKD

4,657 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68%
MVFR
16.4%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
7%

Knox County Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 17.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
8.6%
E
4.6%
SE
2.4%
S
7.3%
SW
11.8%
W
29.6%
NW
10.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.1°C
Range: -22°C to 25°C
-22°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

October February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,657 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Knox County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRKD
IATA Code: RKD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 56 ft MSL

Location

City: Rockland
Country: US
Latitude: 44.060101°
Longitude: -69.099197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,900 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,007 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Knox County Regional Airport

Overview

Knox County Regional Airport serves the Rockland, Maine area as a medium-sized airport situated at 56 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 44.060101, -69.099197, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the midcoast region of Maine. Its two paved runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KRKD demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating 66.4% of observations. Pilots can expect prevailing westerly winds averaging 8.4 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from -19°C to 25°C, creating potential for significant seasonal weather transitions that require careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 03/21 at 3,900 feet and Runway 13/31 at 5,007 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.3 and 5.7 knots respectively. Visibility typically remains excellent, with an average of 9.2 statute miles and only 2.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months at Knox County Regional Airport. Both runways offer predictable wind conditions, with minimal crosswind challenges. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during 2.2% of observations where fog is present, particularly during seasonal transition periods.

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.