Red Bluff Municipal Airport (KRBL)
Medium airport · Red Bluff, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Red Bluff Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRBL |
| IATA | RBL |
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°9'3" W 122°15'7" 40.15070, -122.25200 |
| Location | Red Bluff, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,431 ft (1655 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Red Bluff Municipal Airport at a glance
Red Bluff Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Red Bluff, California, United States, known to airline systems as RBL. The field elevation of 352 ft (107 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRBL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 5,431 ft (1655 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRBL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Red Bluff Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redding Municipal Airport | KRDD | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Yuba County Airport | KMYV | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Beale Air Force Base | KBAB | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Ukiah Municipal Airport | KUKI | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Sacramento International Airport | KSMF | 171 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Red Bluff Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 352 ft field elevation of Red Bluff Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Red Bluff Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Red Bluff Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Red Bluff Municipal Airport is KRBL, and its IATA code is RBL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Red Bluff Municipal Airport above sea level?
Red Bluff Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 352 feet (107 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Red Bluff Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1507, -122.2520 — in Red Bluff, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Redding Municipal Airport, about 40 km away.
Does KRBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRBL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Red Bluff Municipal Airport?
Red Bluff Municipal Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,431 ft (1655 m) with a ASP surface.