KROS

VFR

RUSH CITY RGNL

RUSH CITY · MINNESOTA

Elev
926.4'
Longest RWY
4,401'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KROS RUSH CITY RGNL showing runway layout — runways 16/34
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KROS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,926.4'
MSL · field 926.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 34
H/W +2 · X/W 10 kt L

METAR & TAF KROS

Current METAR

Observed 18:35Z

KROS 121835Z AUTO 26010G21KT 10SM SCT055 22/09 A2982 RMK AO2 T02180094
Wind
260° @ 10G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,113 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
ROS (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK NELSON
Address
51601 FOREST BLVD, RUSH CITY MN 55069-2291

Flight service · Hours

FSS PNM
PRINCETON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1530
  • SAT · 0900-1530

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 10 kt
RWY 34
339°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
10 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 34 · 339° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,926 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored159° / 339°4,401 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(4°)
34PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KROS RUSH CITY RGNL in RUSH CITY, MINNESOTA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 34
KROS · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC & FLT SVCS.
  • FOR TRANSIENT HANGAR CONTACT FBO OR ARPT MGR
  • FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTIVATE REIL RWY 16 & 34; PAPI RWY 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET TO LOW, INCR INTST AND ACTIVATE - CTAF

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HOURS WITH CREDIT CARD.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KROS

Answer card
ICAO
KROS
Name
RUSH CITY RGNL
Location
RUSH CITY, MINNESOTA
Elevation
926.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,926.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,401 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 34

Rush City Regional Airport sits in Rush City, Minnesota. Field elevation is 926.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,401 ft of asphalt, so plan around a shorter regional strip rather than a big metro field. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. The published remarks say runway end identifier lights, PAPI for both ends and medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 16/34. The lights are preset to low. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.

Rush City Regional Airport FBO is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call (320) 358-4743 for current service details or transient hangar coordination. The remarks also note that clearance delivery can be handled through Minneapolis ARTCC if ground communications are not available. Ground communications outlet service is on 121.725 through Minneapolis ARTCC and flight services. For any current operating limits, hangar availability, or local procedures, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KROS?
KROS has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,401 ft long and paved with asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at Rush City Regional Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KROS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KROS?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for KROS. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying the field.
Is KROS towered or non-towered?
KROS has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.
Which fuel types are available on the field at KROS?
Rush City Regional Airport on the field carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.
How do I turn on the runway lights at KROS?
The runway lights are pilot-controlled on CTAF. The remarks say to activate the runway end identifier lights. The PAPI and the medium intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 are on 122.9.
Who is the FBO at KROS and how do I contact them?
The on-field FBO is Rush City Regional Airport. Call (320) 358-4743 for current service details. Use the same number for fuel questions or transient hangar coordination.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KROS?
KROS is a non-towered field with one 4,401 ft runway and no published ILS. Plan for CTAF self-announce procedures. Use the published lighting setup if you arrive after dark. Verify any current clearance or ground communication procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement.

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