Richmond International Airport (KRIC)
Richmond, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KRIC
IATA
RIC
City
Richmond
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
167 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
37.5052, -77.3197
Overview
Virginia capital airport with moderate weather and good training facilities for aspiring pilots.
Current Weather at KRIC
Pilots flying into or out of Richmond International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KRIC 210054Z 18007KT 10SM BKN250 28/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02780161Wind 180° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 18
Current TAF
TAF KRIC 202322Z 2100/2124 18008KT P6SM FEW250 FM210500 17007KT P6SM SCT050 FM211100 04007KT P6SM BKN030 FM211500 04007KT P6SM BKN015 FM211900 04010G17KT P6SM OVC010Decode METAR for KRIC
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Richmond International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KRIC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KRIC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Richmond. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Richmond International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Richmond International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KRIC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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