Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport

KRUT / RUT

Rutland, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
22:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
3 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRUT 042256Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP228 T00501033
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (787 ft)
Pressure Alt
495 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -516 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KRUT 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM FEW190 FM051000 VRB03KT 6SM BR BKN021 FM051300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 FM051900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
10:00Z FM051000
+11h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,100 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
RUT
01
19
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 359°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
141° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
3,170 ft 75 ft ASP 119°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KRUT

5,250 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60%
MVFR
30.6%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
2.8%

Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 17.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.3%
NE
1.2%
E
4.9%
SE
25.4%
S
7.9%
SW
5.9%
W
13%
NW
14.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.2°C
Range: -26°C to 27°C
-26°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,250 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRUT
IATA Code: RUT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 787 ft MSL

Location

City: Rutland
Country: US
Latitude: 43.529400°
Longitude: -72.949600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,170 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport

Overview

Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport serves the Rutland region in southern Vermont, providing a crucial aviation gateway for the area. Located at an elevation of 787 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport supports general aviation and regional transportation needs in a mountainous New England landscape.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 60.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 29.4% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -21°C to 27°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning. Winds are typically from the southeast at an average of 7.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 17.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 01/19 at 5000 feet and Runway 13/31 at 3170 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with low average crosswind components of 5.6 and 3.3 knots respectively. Visibility is generally excellent, averaging 9 statute miles with only 4% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions at this airport. Pilots should be prepared for potential fog (present in 1.3% of observations) and wind speeds up to 30 knots. The dual runway configuration provides flexibility for approach and departure, with consistent wind patterns supporting predictable operations.

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.