Redding Municipal Airport (KRDD)
Medium airport · Redding, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | Redding Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRDD |
| IATA | RDD |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°30'32" W 122°17'35" 40.50900, -122.29300 |
| Location | Redding, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,067 ft (1544 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 7,003 ft (2135 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Redding Municipal Airport at a glance
Redding Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Redding, California, United States, known to airline systems as RDD. The field elevation of 505 ft (154 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRDD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,003 ft (2135 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRDD 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 Redding Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bluff Municipal Airport | KRBL | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Murray Field | KEKA | 157 km (85 NM) |
| California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport | KACV | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Yuba County Airport | KMYV | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Beale Air Force Base | KBAB | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Redding Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 505 ft field elevation of Redding 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 Redding Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Redding Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Redding Municipal Airport is KRDD, and its IATA code is RDD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Redding Municipal Airport above sea level?
Redding Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 505 feet (154 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Redding Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.5090, -122.2930 — in Redding, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Red Bluff Municipal Airport, about 40 km away.
Does KRDD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRDD 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 Redding Municipal Airport?
Redding Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,003 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.