Knox County Regional Airport

KRKD / RKD

Rockland, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 00:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:56Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.29
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRKD 160056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP257 T01280117 PNO $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.29 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.23 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (56 ft)
Pressure Alt
-314 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -541 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRKD 152320Z 1600/1624 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM

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°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
13° angle
13/31 5,007 ft 100 ft ASP 111°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
111° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT5

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

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• Extended TAF forecasts
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• Instrument procedures
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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Knox County Regional Airport

Knox County Regional Airport (KRKD/RKD) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Rockland, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 56 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03/21, 13/31) 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.