KRLD METAR
Current observed weather at Richland (RLD · KRLD), Richland, WA, elevation 394 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Richland — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0535Z
VFRMETAR KRLD 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT075 03/03 A3012 RMK AO2 T00340030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
2 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: temperature 3.4°C, dew point 3.0°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| T00340030 | Temperature 3.4°C, dew point 3.0°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 7 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Scattered at 7,500 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 3°C (38°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 3°C (37°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 0°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.12 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0535Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 5°C |
| 0635Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 0755Z | VFR | 150° at 3 kt | 7 SM | Clear | 3°C |
| 0855Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 0955Z | VFR | 090° at 4 kt | 7 SM | 9,000 ft | 5°C |
| 1055Z | MVFR | 070° at 4 kt | 5 SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 1155Z | MVFR | Calm | 3 SM | Clear | 3°C |
| 1255Z | LIFR | 240° at 3 kt | 0.25 SM | 200 ft | 1°C |
| 1355Z | LIFR | Calm | 0.25 SM | 200 ft | 2°C |
| 1455Z | LIFR | Calm | 0.25 SM | 500 ft | 0°C |
| 1535Z | LIFR | Calm | 0.25 SM | 300 ft | 1°C |
| 1655Z | IFR | Calm | 7 SM | 600 ft | 6°C |
| 1735Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 1835Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 1955Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 11°C |
| 2055Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 2155Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 2255Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 13°C |
| 2355Z | VFR | 040° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 0055Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 0155Z | VFR | 240° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 6°C |
| 0255Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | Clear | 5°C |
| 0355Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | Clear | 4°C |
| 0435Z | VFR | 050° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 4°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KRLD?
The 5 Nov 2026 0535Z observation at Richland reads: METAR KRLD 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT075 03/03 A3012 RMK AO2 T00340030 Remarks: Routine station data: temperature 3.4°C, dew point 3.0°C.
Is KRLD VFR right now?
Richland is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KRLD METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KRLD
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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