Roberts Field (KRDM)
Medium airport · Redmond, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Roberts Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRDM |
| IATA | RDM |
| Elevation | 3,080 ft (939 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°15'15" W 121°9'0" 44.25410, -121.15000 |
| Location | Redmond, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,038 ft (2145 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 7,006 ft (2135 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Roberts Field at a glance
Roberts Field is a medium airport in Redmond, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as RDM. The field elevation of 3,080 ft (939 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRDM 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 — 05/23 — offers 7,038 ft (2145 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRDM 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 Roberts Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Gorge Regional Airport | KDLS | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field | KSLE | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Eugene Airport | KEUG | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Aurora State Airport | KUAO | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Corvallis Municipal Airport | KCVO | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Roberts Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,080 ft field elevation of Roberts Field 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 Roberts Field
What is the ICAO code of Roberts Field?
The ICAO identifier of Roberts Field is KRDM, and its IATA code is RDM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Roberts Field above sea level?
Roberts Field sits at an elevation of 3,080 feet (939 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Roberts Field located?
The airport lies at 44.2541, -121.1500 — in Redmond, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Columbia Gorge Regional Airport, about 152 km away.
Does KRDM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRDM 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 Roberts Field?
Roberts Field has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,038 ft (2145 m) with a ASP surface.