Richard B Russell Airport

KRMG / RMG

Rome, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
17:53Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
5 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRMG 041753Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM OVC060 23/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP242 T02280133 10233 20156 58022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 644 ft
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,644 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (644 ft)
Pressure Alt
292 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,407 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RMG
01
19 ✈️
07
25
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
07/25 4,497 ft 100 ft ASP 69°
2.6 kt 4.3 kt
121° angle
14/32 3,596 ft 75 ft ASP 134°
2.8 kt 4.1 kt
56° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRMG

4,881 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.5%
MVFR
17.2%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
5.5%

Richard B Russell Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 42.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.4%
NE
4.9%
E
3.1%
SE
4.8%
S
8.4%
SW
7.1%
W
6.2%
NW
8.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: -9°C to 36°C
-9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,881 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Richard B Russell Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRMG
IATA Code: RMG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 644 ft MSL

Location

City: Rome
Country: US
Latitude: 34.350601°
Longitude: -85.157997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 4,497 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 3,596 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Richard B Russell Airport

Overview

Richard B Russell Airport serves the Rome, Georgia area as a medium-sized airport situated at 644 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 34.350601, -85.157997, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northwest Georgia region with three paved runways offering multiple landing options.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 73.7% of METAR reports showing VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 36°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds averaging 5.7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 45.2% of the time and maximum wind speeds reaching 24 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with varying lengths: 01/19 at 6000 feet, 07/25 at 4497 feet, and 14/32 at 3596 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging between 3.2 and 4.2 knots. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility conditions, with an average visibility of 9.5 statute miles and only 1.5% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Minimal fog occurrence (1.4%) and high percentage of VFR conditions suggest generally reliable approach and landing environments. The multiple runway configurations provide flexibility for approaching aircraft based on current wind conditions.

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.