KRAL Riverside Municipal Airport
Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) is a towered general-aviation airport in Riverside, California, at 819 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 09/27 (5,401 ft), 16/34 (2,850 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KRAL · FAA RAL · IATA RAL |
|---|---|
| Location | Riverside, CA · 33.9519, -117.4450 |
| Elevation | 819 ft MSL (250 m) |
| Tower | 121.0 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.8 MHz |
| FAA charts | 13 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KRAL METAR and TAF
METAR KRAL 010453Z AUTO 14003KT 6SM -RA BR OVC036 16/14 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP102 P0005 T01560144| Wind | From 140° at 3 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 statute miles |
| Weather | light rain, mist |
| Clouds | Overcast 3,600 ft · ceiling 3,600 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 16°C (61°F) / 14°C (57°F) · spread 2°C — fog or low cloud possible |
| Altimeter | 29.87 inHg (1012 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP102: sea-level pressure 1010.2 hPa · T01560144: temperature 15.6°C, dew point 14.4°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (140° true at 3 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 09: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
- RWY 27: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 16: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the left
- RWY 34: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 2 kt from the right
KRAL does not issue a TAF. Check the TAF of the nearest larger airport, or an area forecast in an official briefing.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 5,401 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 16 / 34 | 2,850 × 50 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | SOCAL APP/DEP | 135.4 |
| ATIS | 128.8 | |
| CTAF | 121.0 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | 122.05 | |
| Tower | 121.0 | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KRAL before you fly.
FAA charts for KRAL — d-TPP 2611
13 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
Departure procedures (DP / ODP) 1
Arrivals (STAR) 3
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KRAL on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.