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Massena International Airport Richards Field

KMSS / MSS

Massena, US

Last Updated

Jan 17, 18:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

18:53Z

🌙 Night

MVFR

Flight Rules

-5°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -8°C

5kt

50°

10 SM

Visibility

2,000 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

29.89

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMSS 171853Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC020 M05/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP130 T10501083

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 215ft

OVC 2,000ft AGL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

2,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

2,215ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

29.89 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.68 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (215 ft)

Pressure Alt

245 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: -2,103 ft

ISA Deviation: -19.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMSS 171740Z 1718/1818 07006KT 4SM -SN BR BKN024 OVC035 FM180100 18007KT P6SM BKN024 WS020/24035KT FM180400 22012G28KT P6SM BKN026 FM180800 23010G18KT P6SM SCT030

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

18:58Z BASE

+0h

MVFR 70° 6kt

Visibility: 4SM

Ceiling: 2,400ft

Light Snow, Mist

01:00Z FM180100

+7h

MVFR 180° 7kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 2,400ft

04:00Z FM180400

+10h

MVFR 220° 12kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 2,600ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

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MSS

05 ✈️

09 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 05/23 Active: 05	5,601 ft	100 ft	ASP	31°	↑ 5.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle
✈️ 09/27 Active: 09	4,000 ft	100 ft	ASP	76°	↑ 3.8kt • ↔ 3.2kt 40° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Massena International Airport Richards Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMSS

IATA Code: MSS

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 215 ft MSL

Location

City: Massena

Country: US

Latitude: 44.936157°

Longitude: -74.844304°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23

Length: 5,601 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 09/27

Length: 4,000 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About Massena International Airport Richards Field

Massena International Airport Richards Field (KMSS/MSS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Massena, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 215 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 09/27) 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.