KROS Rush City Regional Airport

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 +1 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KROS

Current METAR

Observed 11:35Z

KROS 281135Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A2984 RMK AO2 T00370012

Wind: 270° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 4°C / 1°C
Altimeter: 29.84 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -72 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KROS does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KRNH (NEW RICHMOND RGNL) · 37.3 NM away. Conditions at KROS may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 12:00Z–29 12:00Z

TAF KRNH 281129Z 2812/2912 30012G23KT P6SM SCT025 FM281400 31013G21KT P6SM SKC FM281800 30012G22KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 FM290100 32005KT P6SM SCT150

BASEVFR

28 12:00Z–28 14:00Z

Wind: 300° at 12 kt gusting 23 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 2,500 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 612-554-7872
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

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

270° · 4 kt

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RWY 34

339°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	159° / 339°	4,401 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(4°)	—	—
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 34

KROS · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 34

KROS · IAP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.59

04W·Eagle Air·19.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.30

KAHH·Amery Municipal Airport·34.8 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Rush City Regional Airport 0.000(320) 358-4743 WebsiteIndependent4d ago	$6.59	$5.49

Rush City Regional Airport
0.000(320) 358-4743
100LL
$6.59
Jet A
$5.49

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.59at04WEagle Air19.7 nmsave $2.00
Jet A$3.30atKAHHAmery Municipal Airport34.8 nmsave $2.19

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery if unable via ground communications outlet, contact Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
For transient hangar, contact the fixed base operator or airport manager.Show FAA
Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Minneapolis Air Route Traffic Control Center and flight services.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activate runway end identifier lights for runway 16 and 34, precision approach path indicators for runway 16 and 34, and medium intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 preset to low. Increase intensity and activate these lights on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

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: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 270° at 4 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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